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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1988
Page
6
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Dave Morris is Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor. The roles indicate the leadership structure guiding opinion content.
Editorial argues House reservations on Reagan plan to compensate families of 290 killed when the Vincennes shot down an Iranian airliner. It asserts Iran Iraq and Kuwait share blame for the Gulf tensions and urges broad international responsibility before U S payments to victims' families.
Conferees approve a drought relief plan totaling about 3.9 billion dollars a reduction from earlier estimates. Iowa congressman Dave Nagle praises the agreement as not significantly reducing producer benefits with corn gains highlighted and livestock feed and crop insurance requirements shaping eligibility.
A Gallup survey cited by Universal Press Syndicate reveals Americans score poorly on world knowledge. Only 95 percent know Washington D C is the U S capital, while many confuse geography concepts and confuse conflicts like the Sandinistas and contras with Norway.
Readers are urged to reserve for Cap'n Blackbeard Cruises a famed mutiny themed voyage near Listless Islands. The jingle promises sun filled five days that feel longer and hints at perilous tropic storms and cramped, dirty accommodations.
A compilation of periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans inviting broad views. The piece presents personal perspectives on varied topics reflecting local voices and community reflections.
Cedar Rapids based writer and former executive Richard Pinney promotes Dave's Daring Days offering dangerous tours. He describes survivor tales and plans driving adventures through hazardous U S metro highways to test stamina and fear. Plans include Boston New York Los Angeles tours with three day itineraries.
The letter argues that Safety Commissioner Robert Jaeger, elected with more votes than the losing incumbent, faces ongoing union busting by the Teamsters. It accuses Cedar Rapids officials of using taxpayer funds to oppose a negotiated contract and questions campaign contributions and election dynamics. It urges taxpayers to wake up to alleged manipulation.
The piece compares liberal and conservative labels, noting their emotional charge and historic usage. It cites definitions on progress and preservation, and references Reagan's quip about liberals and taxes as a critique of fiscal policy and national debt.
Firsthand account of a theft at the Casual Cafe in Anamosa. A robber broke the cash register, fled upstairs, was apprehended by police, and awaits hearing. The caller reports rapid police response and notes dispatcher questioned the informant about information sources.
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