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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1987
Page
4
Editorial lauds Cedar Rapids Iowa City area as a favorable context for US West to consider a 14 state research center. Emphasizes teamwork over rivalry, strong education, a global outlook, and existing regional strengths in technology, trade, and culture, arguing the whole state stands to gain from united effort.
Researchers at Stanford argue that spider fear arises from learned responses reinforced by parental reactions and cultural cues rather than an innate instinct. They warn against labeling such phobias as inborn and urge psychology to test and formalize the learned origin.
A column argues Reagan aides may escape prosecution for Iran Contra while stressing crimes in the diversion of eight million dollars. It condemns disinformation by John Poindexter and Ollie North and warns that unpunished coups invite future abuses of power by officials.
A Cedar Rapids reader describes tensions over a planned Greenwood Terrace addition near Meth-Wick Manor. They recount disturbances from trucks and noise on Thirteenth Street NW, urging residents to inspect homes for damage and defend property rights against favorable changes for private enterprise.
Parents express deep gratitude to Susan Lagos Rachelle Brecht Monroe Development Center staff Nancy Berry Jim Ballou Rusty Goins Handicapped Systems Lonnie Matthews Barb Flashing Care at Home Linn County ARC Linn Haven Dr Reinertson Reinertson and Gray Julie Beckett and Dr Ralph Plagman Washington High School staff for three years of support amid care needs. They note agency hurdles and question nepotism in the Cedar Rapids police force with calls for accountability.
A reader rebuts Scott Raab for mocking animal rights in Outlooks July 31. The writer claims Raab targets activists as cranks and nunskulls and argues that caring about animals is valid. The letter emphasizes that compassionate people are human too and deserve respect.
Barbara Fitzgerald of Marion notes a caption below a seaplane error with towline. The piece also mockscaption usage and a baby photo caption and recounts an AP guidance quote condemning overuse of impact in journalism.
A stepfather asserts rights to avoid contact with the children's biological father during post-divorce visitation. He critiques a non-custodial father’s reluctance to support the family and reports a weapon brandishing incident. Calls for stricter screening of Iowa Fathers' Rights group members.
A couple fostering children with disabilities questions why birth parents move their child to an institution while they advocate for community living. They recall Linn County ARC banquet speaker Pat Steele of Handicapped Systems describing efforts to return people to group homes and foster care.
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