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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1990
Page
5
The Gazette Editorial endorses exploring ethanol as a petroleum alternative. Don Avenson proposes a $20 million program for an ethanol powered vehicle while John Solow cautions delays in scaling but supports ongoing corn milling development and combined approaches for energy independence.
The Lincoln Savings debacle looms large as federal regulators warn losses could reach billions. Keating’s lavish image sparks nationwide anger while judicial actions limit his spending and push for taxpayer recovery, signaling ongoing pursuit of thrift-industry wrongdoers.
The DOC chapter at the University of Iowa urges Iowa City and Coralville to adopt ordinances to curb teen smoking. They propose signage about age restrictions, restrict vending machine access near schools, and higher fines for sellers to minors.
The piece contrasts Senator Tom Harkin’s strong pro environment rating from the Iowa Sierra Club 91 percent with Representative Tauke’s weaker scores 49 percent and his votes to weaken clean air laws and the Superfund program. It notes Harkin’s committee influence and recounts claims about his abortion vote and related controversy.
Harriett McGrew of Springville questions census reliability after not receiving a questionnaire or an enumerator visit. A phone line and a caller named Judy Rainville later claimed they were counted, but the census closed soon after. The letter invites others to write if they had similar experiences to spur action.
David J. DeWalle notes readers misperceptions about school funding. The Linn-Mar board supports activating the Instructional Support Fund to replace existing general fund exceptions and asks voters to approve the measure on Sept 11, stressing taxpayer understanding and district needs.
A mother responds to a harsh letter about a family photo from an Ushers Ferry outing. She recalls a 2 year old laughing with relatives, cherishes the memory, and condemns critics as insensitive to a good mother's feelings and values.
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