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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1990
Page
4
Editorial views the 9 0 ruling blocking judges from taxing directly followed by a 5 4 ruling allowing courts to compel tax increases as a dangerous shift. It argues elected bodies must decide taxation and warns that allowing unelected judges to require taxes erodes citizen control and freedom.
American hostage Robert Polhill, 55, released in Lebanon after over three years in captivity. He says he survived by staying angry at his captors. President Bush urged no gestures, seeking release of all hostages. Seventeen Western captives remain missing.
The piece argues Western publics and leaders must demand Baltic independence more boldly. It contends Gorbachev’s reforms hinge on pressure from Allies,呼 urging Lithuanians to sustain nonviolent resistance, expose economic hardships caused by a blockade, and compel recognition and aid.
Letters to the Gazette urge President Bush to back and sign the House Senate compromise on child care. They argue federal policy should avoid home based discrimination, maximize parental choice, allow religious instruction if chosen, target aid to the poorest, and rely on state developed regulations rather than federal standards.
Supporters from Fairfax back Russ Nading for Linn County supervisor citing fair representation and focus on solid waste and property tax relief. They favor quarterly town meetings in smaller communities and plan to vote for Nading. Frank and Jennie Smith Palo.
The Sunday Painters group resumes at the Art Museum with drop in sessions begun seven years ago. The first session is April 29 from noon to 2 45 PM and will run on the second and fourth Sundays each month with a small fee. Call Jeanette Schwarz at 363 4942.
Janette Clowser of Janesville lauds Gov. Branstad for a combined public private program expanding affordable homes. The Iowa Housing Corp. leverages public endowments with private gifts to boost loan mortgage assistance renovation and construction for lower rents. The writer contrasts Democrat plans with higher state spending and taxes.
A reader recalls 1960s debates on sex education in Hollywood High and argues for stronger abstinence emphasis. He notes today’s teaching often normalizes sex and links it to parental secrecy, citing rising out of wedlock births and STD concerns while urging schools to stress abstinence consistently.
A reader argues that while animal welfare matters, humans take precedence. They note historical focus on animal abuse before child abuse, urge support for the elderly and low income families, and advocate volunteering to help people before addressing animal suffering.
Hoover Elementary acknowledges parents and volunteers for their hours supporting the educational program. Their help keeps the computer lab open, adds playground equipment, Weekly Readers, novel sets, and field trips. Room mothers and bak ers enhance party days while tutors and staff foster learning at 4141 Johnson Ave NW.
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