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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1986
Page
6
The Senate panel backed removing billboards from highways as part of a federal beautification effort. Critics say using highway funds as leverage to enforce a nationwide ban oversteps constitutional bounds and tramples state preferences, risking precedent.
The University of Iowa adopts a policy banning romantic involvement between faculty and students they teach or supervise. The piece argues the policy cannot stop feelings but aims to deter unethical relations and prevent favoritism, harassment, or coercion while keeping complaint processes confidential.
The Iowa Development Commission approves a $650,000 grant to Farmstead Foods at the old Wilson Foods plant, aiming to modernize operations and save 1,700 jobs. Cedar Rapids and nearby farming communities benefit, with a public private coalition to match funds and boost regional development. The initiative is seen as a catalyst for broader economic improvement amid recession pressure.
A retrospective portrait of Roy Cohn highlighting his ruthless tactics against enemies and prosecutors, his defiance of power, and the paradox of loyalty. The piece recalls his early narcotics work, clashes with figures like Kennedy and Morgenthau, and a career marked by controversy, defense of controversial clients, and personal loyalty amid illness.
A reader argues that true freedom varies by culture and that immigrants seek better living rather than idealized liberation. The letter contrasts American life with Fiji and other nations, notes economic disparity, and reflects on age, gratitude, and the immigrant experience in the United States.
The Butterfield family thanks all donors and helpers including Mercy Trauma Center staff, Cedar Rapids police, radio and print outlets, and others for support after a time of need. They apologize for any omissions and send thanks from the family at 1545 Washington Ave SE.
Letter accuses juvenile system of leniency after a 15 year old beat elderly Joe Murdock. questions handling, rights of elderly, and rehabilitation rates, calling for accountability and policy change.
A Gazette reader questions Rick Smith's July 30 article on sex-abuse suspects for detailing a juvenile’s mother's voluntary Marion position. The reader argues the piece was excessively descriptive, unnecessary, and sensational, suggesting it belongs on a back page.
The Aug letter notes a correction for the third paragraph final sentence. It says the Linn County Pledge of Resistance urges people to call Sen. Harkin's Cedar Rapids office at 393-6374 to commend his leadership and to call Sen. Grassley's local office at 399-2555 urging him to vote against aid.
A reader lauds the Gazette for allowing letters and condemns pornographers for exploiting teens. The letter cites Traci Lords and LA Times reporting, arguing 2200 daily child molestation victims and calling for parental action to protect families from pornography.
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