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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1990
Page
7
A letter to the Gazette urges immediate enactment of the day care bill stalled in House Senate talks. It argues working families need affordable safe child care and tax relief, criticizing Congress for three years of delay and a three day work week.
The article argues about how high sound levels affect audience physiology and behavior, noting adrenal response at loud decibel levels. It discusses stage volumes reaching up to 115 db and compares the impact of different performances on crowd energy and engagement.
Laurence R. Sargent of Urbandale lauds Senator Thomas Harkin as the ADA author. He applauds the act for enabling disabled youth to live and work independently and cites Iowa’s strong special education services as evidence of supportive leadership.
Sue Stanton of Farmington reports that Senator Tom Harkin criticizes Representative Tom Tauke for opposing federal funding for the war on drugs and drug education. Harkin says Tauke’s votes hurt Iowa’s access to funds while Harkin asserts he is securing federal dollars for the state.
The writer argues Citizens for Educational Excellence misleads about improving schools. They claim the group seeks false goals and would deprive youth of genuine excellence in education. The letter is signed by Rev. Roger B. Rollins of 234 40th St. NE.
In Midland Texas Ricky Don White claims his father assassinated President Kennedy for the CIA during a full moon on August 6. A man named Hugh White in Midland is linked to Mensa letters and UFO sightings prompts. Robert Volkmann, a long time Mensa member, says Hugh White has no connection to Ricky Don White.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections and contradictions from readers with equal opportunity for publication.
The City Council approved a 99 year lease with Iowa Electric on a four mile interurban right of way from Bever Park to Berry Road SE for a trail. With less than 10 months left, no action has occurred due to objections from nearby residents. Citizens urge sidewalk options and a hard surface trail possibly extending to Indian Road to serve schoolchildren and other users.
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