New Space Goals Shift Amid Shuttle Push and Satellite Cutbacks
Editorial notes a new space shuttle project paired with a reduced commercial satellite program. It highlights budget constraints shaping NASA's path while signaling potential growth in private launch capacity and increased international competition, with readiness targeted for 1991 and contracts extending to 1995. The piece warns of uncertainty and ongoing policy shifts.
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Networks balk at deficit advocacy ad sparks publicity
A 60 second public service ad called The Deficit Trials 2017 A.D. by W R Grace aired on independents but was rejected by CBS NBC and ABC as advocacy content. CBS relented after striking a reference to a balanced budget amendment while NBC and ABC remained unreconciled.
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Quincy son rescues mother from bridge water
A Quincy woman drove into 12 feet of water and her 18 year old son dived in to save her. Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Gorman praised the boy’s bravery noting such filial devotion is rare in Massachusetts.
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Costly Meese drug testing plan faces civil liberty backlash
The Department of Justice pushes the White House to require urine tests for about 1.5 million civilian federal workers. Critics warn of civil liberties harms and hefty costs, estimating first-year expenses around 540 million dollars.
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A Day When Everything Went Right for One Reader
A personal reminiscence details a perfect day with small victories and coincidences. The author notes success with morning routines, synced traffic signals, a found parking spot, recalling an old friend's name, weight down an ounce, easy pill access, a tax refund, attentive church service, and a pleasant brunch without incidents.
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans on Public Views
Readers share thoughts from Eastern Iowa on diverse topics with personal perspective. The comments reflect individual experiences, values, and observations about community life.
A Cedar Rapids Reporter Reflects On Retirement And Sports
Art Hough, veteran photo editor and writer for The Gazette, recalls half a century in Iowa journalism. He muses on rain disruptions, non stop repeats, and the odd joy of Cubs wins while confessing aging limits in swimming biking and golf fantasies after his long career.
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the Gazette
Meth-Wick expansion faces traffic and safety concerns in Cedar Rapids
Reader urges thorough study before 64 new Meth-Wick apartments are built citing crowded streets at 13th Street and K Avenue NW, safety risks from employees and a hill near Meth-Wick Drive, and impact on elderly residents and schoolchildren.
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