Editorial attacks Rule 48 on freshman ineligibility in college sports
The piece argues against extending four year eligibility after one year out, warning it would boost athletic revenue at the expense of academics. It cites Michigan Ohio State Auburn and Oklahoma cases and contends Rule 48 balances academics and athletics. It concludes universities should keep athletes with no exception to preserve the degree goal.
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Big Ten
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Bluechip
Michigan
Ohio State
Auburn
Oklahoma
NCAA
Social Security adds millions of children to records under new tax law
The Social Security Administration braces for a heavy workload as the tax reform requires all children age five or older to have Social Security numbers to claim exemptions. Officials expect about 9 million extra cards issued before April 15, 1988, plus replacements and new cards. The move targets tax cheating by claiming nonexistent dependents and should boost federal revenue.
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Social Security Administration
Hawkeye Road 3038 Ends Memorial Day and Labor Day Safety Breaks
Hawkeye Roach and Hawkeye Reach allege the Iowa Department of Transportation will force the longtime free refreshments at the Hawkeye Road 3038 rest areas to end. They claim a single complaint about a blocked door prompted the change, which would move helpers to the picnic area harming elderly and handicapped travelers who relied on their assistance. They thank sponsors who funded eight years of refreshments.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Hawkeye Roach
IDOT
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Hawkeye Reach
Feds abandon logic and tax bill raise social aims
A reader criticizes federal tax changes as socialist overreach while praising IRA stability. The letter argues higher taxes undermine private enterprise, blames government growth on policy, and urges citizens to pressure Congress amid broader concerns about national finances and public policy.
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Fathers' Rights group aids in Iowa divorce case
Richard J. Marshall thanks reporter Roland Krekeler and The Gazette for publicity given to the Iowa Fathers' Rights Council. He describes support from the local chapter during his no fault divorce and notes monthly meetings at People's Bank East. He outlines steps akin to AA and praises Jesus Christ as the cure.
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Roland Krekeler
The
Gazette
Iowa Fathers’ Rights’ Council
Iowa
People’s Bank East
Outlooks from Cedar Rapids Clergy Leader Voices
A Cedar Rapids minister at Peoples Church chairs the Cedar Rapids Conference of Clergy. His career spans ministries in Arizona and Ohio as he shares thoughtful periodic observations from eastern Iowans.
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Cedar Rapids
Peoples Church
AFS broadening lives through cultural exchange
AFS has long facilitated cross cultural education and hosts families like ours in Cedar Rapids. Our family’s experiences include Danish Luxembourgian German and Indonesian youth guests and the program’s impact on views of life values and patience. Interested readers may call 363 7675 for more information.
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Denmark
Germany
University of Tuebingen
Tuebingen
AFS
Luxembourg
University of Chicago
Alina Djamal
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