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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1988
Page
9
Readers protest and defend the film noting religious freedom and the right to choose. Letters discuss morality, blasphemy accusations, and the balance between censorship and free expression amid controversy surrounding the film.
Linda K. Touro argues that no nepotism exists in Cedar Rapids Police Dept as letters to editor fail to show such cases. She notes civil service tests for all applicants and promotions, independent Civil Service Commission rules, and defends safety commissioner Bob Jaeger against ex officer and spouse-name accusations while citing election margins.
On August 14 Merchants National Bank held its 17th annual bike race. The bank invited the Association of Retarded Citizens of Linn County to involve special needs children and young adults, with Simon Royer Steve Ohde and Molly Donohoe visiting ARC day camp to urge entries. Twenty participants joined and enjoyed the event attracting praise and support for next year.
A letter writer from Marion comments that if Democrats win the White House, people should keep their hand on their gun and back to the wall. The writer cites Reagan era debt and argues future generations will pay for it, urging caution toward Democrats and fiscal policy.
A column notes angled phrasing in Arizona and Iowa sentences. It cites examples where modifiers drift away from what they modify, causing confusion. The piece suggests clearer alternatives and highlights the need for adjacent modifiers to improve readability.
A board vote at the July meeting dropped GPA standards for extracurriculars. Now four passing classes each quarter suffice, with a student deemed to pass if no F is received. Parent voices concern that this devalues core subjects and basic education in math English science and reading.
The Center Point PTA expresses gratitude to members, parents, staff, students, and community groups for support in building a new school playground. Special thanks to principal Jane Fahey and the playground committee, plus Quaker Oats Co for a generous grant and matching funds.
A 15 and under World Series event organized by the Continental Amateur Baseball Association was held in Cedar Rapids with limited publicity. Local hosts and families supported 18 players and six parents from California and other teams, but media coverage was sparse despite daily Gazette reports and photo coverage.
Periodic notes from readers in eastern Iowa express personal views on a wide range of topics. The column emphasizes individual perspective and local voice without editorial stance.
Dale L. Netherton of Swisher serves as plant sanitation and security manager at General Mills. He is the local lessee for a taped lecture series and a part time instructor at Kirkwood Community College.
The writer argues that Soviet reforms under Gorbachev are not signs of fundamental change but a temporary accommodation. They warn that socialist premises remain intact, predict renewed repression when economic needs clash with socialist ideals, and caution Americans against overestimating reform or forming naive alliances with the Soviet Union.
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