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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1986
Page
6
The editorial praises gene splicing advances citing a hepatitis B vaccine created via inter species genetic work cleared by the FDA. It attacks anti genetic fearmongering, argues real harm lacks evidence, and asserts potential to combat AIDS and other diseases while warning against halting research.
Iowa's Supreme Court reinforced a Polk County rule requiring Des Moines residents to relinquish dangerous exotic animals or leave the county. The ruling supports public safety and aligns with local and statewide laws limiting ownership of wild pets.
A veteran interpreter laments U.S. monolingualism while recounting 37 years in Europe and 14 in South America. He urges language teaching in Cedar Rapids and criticizes media focus on distant events over Iowa storms and crop losses. He cites homecoming, storms, and religious intolerance debates.
Pauline Andrews reports the theft of a blue and white Terry Bass boat with an Evinrude motor and trailer late July 17 or early July 18, urging owners to consider the impact on her grandson recovering from a serious accident. Audra Neal and Evonne Soper protest unclear park parking fees and call for posted fee amounts for parks.
The essay argues the United States is in moral decline from Christian ethics as immigration and worldly influence grow. It urges humble, teachable living under the Holy Spirit, citing Nebuchadnezzar and Balaam as lessons. It warns of judgment if leaders and congregants ignore spiritual guidance.
Plato recalls three heroes Buddy Blattner and Dizzy Dean on a televised Game of the Week and Alferd Packer the cannibal goldminer. The anecdote features NBC host shifts from Blattner to Peewee Reese and Dizzy Dean, plus a grim Colorado cannibalism tale ending with a judge’s remark.
An East Iowa feature includes Marion resident's poetry notes and playful critiques of Plato and Socrates. The reader reflects on figures like Alferd Packer and Glaucon, imagining cafeteria humor and a bordello manuscript spoof.
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