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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1988
Page
6
The piece critiques national decline in geography literacy as a symptom of broader educational erosion. It links past warnings like Why Johnny Cant Read and A Nation at Risk to a modern neglect of basic skills and awareness of the world, blaming shifts toward technology over foundational learning.
The piece urges bold action to raise literacy and math proficiency, arguing illiteracy costs billions and geographic illiteracy harms economic competitiveness. It notes Iowa progress via higher starting salaries and cash incentives, calls for expanding core curriculum beyond the Three R's, and suggests longer school days or more math instruction if needed, including possible district consolidation.
After the convention, critics argue Bush won some support but lost credibility with a flawed vice presidential pick. They contend his personal qualities were visible, yet his decision to choose Dan Quayle weakens his claim to strong leadership and raises doubts about his competence.
Raymond Wilson argues against private sector driven child care and supports Eric Tabor's public option. He contrasts government scandals with private profit motives and appeals to voters to use the ballot box to ensure accountability.
A reader lauds two writers whose Aug 11 Gazette letters supported the water ban and questions who runs Cedar Rapids. They criticize the mayor Don Canney and City Council, suggesting the water commissioner wields control and is harming the city.
The Federal Trade Commission requests comments on the current funeral rules based on consumer experiences from the last four years. Respondents should document noncompliance by morticians such as price disclosure issues and unnecessary requirements for vaults or caskets, and include details to show how the rules aided or failed to aid in choosing. Letters due by Aug 30 with five copies to Henry B. Cabell at the FTC in Washington and include Sandra Eskin Memorial Society of the Iowa River Valley contact details.
A cryptic note questions endorsing George Bush and hints at reader suspense. The message references an address at 1847 First Ave SE and asks why readers are not convinced about an endorsement.
The Gazette notes Steven Hadley will serve four years of a 13 year sentence for stealing 1.1 million from a Waterloo employer, with readers polling seven in ten calling the sentence too lenient. It contrasts a Cedar Rapids case where 1,800 investors lost 13 to 14 million in MorAmerica and Mor ris Plan. one man earned 40,000 a year for an unspecified period while suffering life savings losses.
The 528th Quartermaster Battalion and later 690 Base Depot Co members thank Rockwell Collins Government Avionics Division and Nash Finch Co for early bird tours to Duffy's Collectible Cars and Czech Village. They recall July 10 1943 Sicily beachhead and WW II service, praising Cedar Rapids supporters and naming several sponsors. Organizers Orville and Mary Ann Alberty and Jim and Minnie Trimble sign.
The letter argues that founding fathers and Adam Smith were classical liberals not modern liberals. It cautions that true liberalism favors limited government and free markets, while warns that current concerns about regulation and taxation reflect the very tendencies founders intended to curb.
A reader argues that the Angola conflict dominates only when the Soviets and Cubans pull out their troops. The letter condemns Soviet global domination and fears for future generations under a regime ruled by fear unless peace and retreat occur.
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