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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1992
Page
4
The piece condemns the mishandling of Robert Alton Harris’s death in California's gas chamber, arguing for a formalized process that preserves appeal rights while carrying out society's judgment. It criticizes defense and legal maneuvering for delaying justice and highlights emotional cruelty in last hours.
5th District U S Representative Jim Lightfoot formally launches his bid for another term in Congress. He defends his record after a House banking scandal involving 105 overdrafts and faces Elaine Baxter, the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State, in a race shaping up amid controversy and party guidance from former Rep. Bill Scherle.
A guest column denounces Des Moines government as corrupt and fiscally reckless. The writer blames legislators for bribery, bloated bureaucracy, and calls for impeachment while urging Branstad to push deeper reforms and oppose tax increases.
A reader argues that protecting land via government ownership harms freedoms and cites Senator Symms claiming 40 percent of U S land is government owned. The piece contends education for land managers beats expropriation and warns of socialist risk for Iowa’s agricultural economy.
William L. Lepley defends remarks at Elkader meeting, says his aim was to encourage open discussion of district finances to aid policymaking. He criticizes Gazette coverage as misrepresenting his statements while urging transparent, equitable funding and predictable resources for all districts.
Mrs. Joe Sadler argues Earth Day blends federal funding with environmental groups to push an anti consumer agenda. She warns of population control, higher taxes, reduced living standards, and a shift toward global governance, urging worship of the creator over creation.
A speaker argues for major tax cuts to free funds for churches, parsonages, church property, and tax exempt schools while claiming many properties are already tax exempt. The claim cites Buffalo and Des Moines examples and suggests expanding exemptions to reduce overall tax burdens.
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