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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1988
Page
6
John Robertson serves as Executive Editor while Jerry Elsen directs Editorial Pages. The Editorial Board Chairman is Dave Morris with daily oversight by the Managing Editor.
The Gazette notes a 16 million dollar end of year revert to state funds within a 2.25 billion dollar budget. It calls for accurate estimates on Medicaid and foster care costs, urges fact based budgeting for the next year, and warns against recurring unexpected deficits.
The piece ridicules expected turnout for the 1988 election, arguing many Americans will skip voting due to weather, schedules, and apathy. It notes 52.9 percent turnout in 1984 and questions whether campaigns can mobilize a different result. It mocks campaign optimism and laments long-standing voter indifference.
A Massachusetts telemarketing venture backed by state loan guarantees allegedly aided political campaigns. The report notes Share Systems Inc. of Cambridge received a $50,000 state loan guarantee in 1985, enabling a $125,000 line of credit and a large outbound operations facility. The Dukakis campaign is among its telemarketing clients.
Article traces Gov. Michael Dukakis's links to the Jobs with Peace coalition, its antiwar aims, and a 1983 mock hearing in Boston praising cuts in military spending. It notes 1985 and ongoing advisory board ties, arguing his stance shifts with polling while critics claim a deep dovish base shapes his positions.
Cecilia Doyle reflects in Neighbors on Cedar Rapids 50 years ago with nostalgic details of the Union Depot and Majestic Theater. She laments demolition of Danceland Montrose and downtown stores, contrasts past streetcar era with modern malls, and argues the city has become a commercial place for the rich.
Gary L. Roberts of Toddville voices strongly that modern media and society corrupts values by profiting from destructive content and pollution and urges greater responsibility in protecting the world and its people. He warns of spiritual decline and calls for conscientious action.
Letter commends Rep. Dave Nagle for leading drought relief efforts and explains the drought bill’s benefits for farmers and rural business people. It notes meetings in the 3rd District and reflects on Congress action after the summer of 88.
William Noble of 1520 Fifth Street Northwest urges Iowans to restore Jim and Tammy Bakker to control of the PTL Club after they paid for their mistake, noting their role in founding PTL.
A reader named K Dvorak of 1500 Fourth St SW criticizes the street department for stockpiling dirt and sand at a new site between Eighth and 15th Avenues. The letter asks how to reduce dust and prevent dirt from entering homes and windows.
The Cedar Rapids Panthers 11 & Under Girls Basketball Team thanks sponsors for supporting a June trip to the National AAU Tournament in Kenner Louisiana and an August international event in Puerto Rico facing teams from Spain Mexico Cuba and Puerto Rico. Team members listed include Stacy Frese Melissa Hess Tammy Brauer Jade Evans Heidi Dunham Jenny Jackson Amy Zscherny Andrea Wilson Jennifer Wilson Jamie Rodenkirk Tammy Sloan Alisha Kram er Lezlee Vaughn and Donna Frese.
The writer urges Dan Quayle to acknowledge his National Guard background as a legal obligation, criticizing the use of “serving proudly.” The author doubts future candor and suggests transparency to shift media focus and avoid tying him to long overseas commitments.
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