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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1990
Page
6
The editorial warns Iowa’s public infrastructure is nearing its design life by the turn of the century, risking service declines if not funded. It argues for urgent planning, highlights the national deficit of underspending, and calls for voter scrutiny of politicians and tax policies to fund needed upgrades.
The piece notes U.S. pressure over a naval blockade against Iraq amid UN sanctions after Saddam Hussein threatens Americans in detention. It contrasts allied caution, with France and Canada refraining from joining the blockade, and warns that ignoring International law could fracture international support for action.
The FCC plans a 24 hour ban on indecent broadcasts while Congress pushes bills to limit television ads for children and fund a National Endowment for Children's Broadcasting. Supporters argue when public airwaves regulate indecency, licensing conflicts arise with First Amendment rights, while opponents warn of chilling effects on adult programming.
The author urges city action after cat killings noting arson charges and unfinished business. Calls include strengthening penalties for animal abuse, banning own-animal abuse, enacting a cat leash law, pressuring city vet Russell Anthony, and ensuring reward money is paid. Critiques veal and lobster industry cruelty and promotes humane society dog adoption over breeders.
The writer argues democracy differs from a republic and warns judges overreach. They claim America’s Christian heritage sustains rule by law and warns that without God liberty becomes slavery. They invoke Franklin and biblical references to frame political truth and morality.
C H Butch Hutter of 1860 County Home Rd Marion questions Abbe Center food quality, blaming budget constraints after the center’s takeover and privatization. He recalls May 1983 when the county operated it and contends the move aims to save taxpayers money but worsened meals.
George, a Cedar Rapids Asphalt Co. employee, found a presumably dead cat on the road while driving a roller north of Iowa City toward Cedar Rapids Airport. He carried the feline in his jacket to a vet, where it was treated and is recovering nicely.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy or judge the opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections and contradictions from readers, offering equal opportunity for publication to differing viewpoints.
A reader urges continued support for gingko trees in Cedar Rapids noting a past battle to save a corner evergreen labeled a traffic hazard. The piece praises Mr Hughes and calls residents to write, call, and petition to protect local trees and the community aesthetic.
A columnist recalls predicting Cedar Rapids and Iowa City would merge into a single metro area and notes Gazette articles linking the cities. The writer suggests CRANDIC as a fitting acronym, referencing the old railroad name for the region.
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