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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1990
Page
4
The piece argues the public is hard to please amid eco concerns. It notes Coca Cola and Pepsi will use recycled plastic, McDonald’s shifts away from polystyrene, and critics push back about trees and paper. It ends urging effort over inaction.
The Texas Board of Education approved eight biology textbooks for public high schools, promising up to date treatment of evolution. The decision signals a national shift as publishers gain confidence to present science clearly, countering earlier resistance from some Texas conservatives.
Essay argues pro-choice forces will prevail globally, linking abortion to population growth and ecological limits. Cites historical births, world population rise, and China’s one child policy as warnings. Warns that without sterility solutions, drastic population controls may emerge.
The piece argues that inefficient birth patterns and teenage child support cost the U S billions annually, warning that rising taxes and education bills threaten competitiveness. It blames high immigration for skewing population balance and predicts more abortions until policy shifts address heedless choices.
Walter Gormly of Mount Vernon argues the United States manipulated Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and criticizes media for not questioning the administration. He urges a policy of unconditional surrender to prevent future invasions, claiming war must aim to end tyranny and save lives.
A letter from Robert V. Zingula condemns road hunting on Iowa roads and urges legislators to ban guns there. He argues hunters distort conservation, cites Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever funding, critiques the DNR, and urges farmers and residents to publicly press for removing firearms from roads. The writer questions hunting ethics and insists on signed responses.
Dec 3 heavy snow and winds idle Cedar Rapids workers including postal carriers nurses firefighters and police praised for braving weather. The Gazette carriers deserve appreciation and readers are urged to tip them with a small cash gift during the holidays. Tim and Maureen A O'Brien Marion urge porch light tips.
A reader recounts a Sunday afternoon incident at Econofoods East where a stylish middle aged couple crowded the checkout, jostling others and writing checks, prompting a sharp critique of manners and appearances. The letter condemns ostentatious dress as not equaling civility.
Springville faces new bids for natural gas with Two suitors, Peoples Natural Gas and Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. The city council member Mark Woods questions why assurances were not fulfilled over the past 25 years and urges prudent consideration of the fresh proposals.
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