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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1988
Page
6
Jerry Elsen is named Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board. Dave Morris is announced as Managing Editor in the organizational note reflecting newsroom leadership.
The piece contrasts reactions to Oh God and The Last Temptation of Christ. It argues Oh God may depress church attendance among casual believers while The Last Temptation could spark discussion and bring some back to church. It notes polls show many claim faith yet skip regular services.
Admirers push for a Three Stooges memorial on a stamp while USPS braces for pressure from fan clubs of late celebrities. The piece notes the Stooge legacy from their 1934 short to later accolades and suggests public interest in stamp immortality may outshine appeal to more dignified cinema.
A columnist argues voters will face higher taxes after the election regardless of Bush or Dukakis. Dukakis bears more blame for fiscal labels, as voters react to the idea of tax increases and the phrase fiscal responsibility dulls attention.
Russell Baker examines the 1980s tax debate and party stances. He argues Republicans courted fiscal restraint while Democrats pursued competence and revenue, highlighting taxing risks for the poor and rich, and predicting Democratic control of Congress amid tax tensions. He questions the electorate about who bears the burden.
The race in Senate District 22 pits Hurley Hall against Bev Hannon. Hall backed tax reform and unemployment tax simplification, while Hannon opposed reform and was absent on a key unemployment bill. The piece argues Hall supports economic development, lower taxes, and fair reform, framing Hannon as liberal and tax-leaning.
The Gazette notes letters to the editor are not fact checked by the paper nor endorse opinions. It invites corrections and conflicting views from readers and states all letters may be published at the editors’ discretion.
Letter writers urge Dubinsky Theatres to show The Last Temptation of Christ and host discussions with conservative and liberal churches. They argue openness fosters learning and reduces fear, while criticizing censorship as childish and urging faith over fear. Cedar Falls author Gerald Baker urges broader church engagement and criticizes entrapment schemes and Playboy exposure.
A Cedar Rapids reader urges trustees to preserve the Friendsmobile service for seniors at Cedar Village, arguing many rely on it for access to library materials. The letter questions transportation options for low income patrons and calls for continuing the mobile service.
The letter asserts U S actions have organized and funded an invasion to overthrow Nicaragua, causing over 20 000 deaths and the destruction of schools clinics and infrastructure. It claims embargoes blocked aid and IMF World Bank access while the Ortega regime bears blame for the crisis.
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