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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1987
Page
6
Editorial argues for Iowa school district realignment to improve education and efficiency. Proposes 1000-student districts or one-county districts with 1992 deadlines, suggests blended approaches, and cautions against preserving small-town schools at the expense of student opportunity.
A 15 year old Cedar Rapids student died after a moped crash as questions grow over state policy licensing 14 and 15 year olds for mopeds. Police cite lack of experience and warning about vulnerability of riders in traffic.
Russell Baker laments the August lull in news as media fixates on anniversaries and sensational stunts. He notes Marilyn Monroe’s 25th death, Elvis’s 10th, the Titanic safe speculation, and Madonna and Beatlemania driven by press agents. He calls it mortmania the silly season for reporters.
A reader urges safer, cleaner Linn County roadways by enforcing covered loads at dumps, promoting tarp sales via Scouts, and public accountability. She cites fines for improper dumping, stresses collective effort, and praises local volunteers like the Abbe Creek Center caretaker.
A reader condemns the Aug. 12 Richard Gere profile for intrusively detailing his disguise and appearance. The letter argues the piece invaded privacy, relied on sensational description, and shows poor respect for ethics and public taste, urging journalistic responsibility.
The Jowana Council Camp Fire junior and senior high members finished their first annual youth exchange with the Northern Colorado Council in Windsor Colorado. They stayed with families in Greeley Fort Collins Loveland and Longmont attended Camp Amakulo in the Rocky Mountains and visited camps in North Platte Nebraska and Denver. The program aims to broaden horizons foster new friendships and enrich personal development. Colorado youth will visit Iowa next summer to stay with local families and attend Camp Hiaga. Thanks are due to organizations and businesses for support during fund raising. Karen Rohlena program director Towana Council of Camp Fire 136 36th St Dr SE
Lois Laughlin of West Branch critiques a joint congressional hearing on Ivanamok and the allure of military might. The piece argues NSC and CIA powers threaten democracy, urging concrete limits and questioning open endorsement of covert operations.
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