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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1988
Page
6
NASA officials confirm the February 18 shuttle flight will not carry a 150 pound ozone measuring instrument due to overbooking in the cargo bay. The device will be delayed at least 18 months, hindering calibration studies that compare shuttle readings with satellites to gauge ozone depletion.
Western states plan centennial celebrations that balance colorful legends with accurate accounts of American Indian history. States like North Dakota and Montana aim to present both stories, correcting stereotypes and engaging tourists with candor, while acknowledging events such as the Spirit Lake raids and Custer lore.
Berlin report ponders the fate of the Berlin Wall as East German escapes continue and public sentiment shifts. The author notes two recent crossings, ongoing deaths and injuries, and East German policy changes while predicting the Wall may fade before 2000.
Dale Kueter reports from West Berlin where the Wall divides families and minds. East Germany clings to Stalinist control as West German exploration of reunification remains uncertain amid mournful landmarks and ongoing cross border practices.
A reader condemns the shooting of a calico cat with a pellet gun, recounting past animal cruelty and calling out pleasure-killers while urging accountability. The letter also mentions toll-free contact info for a local radio station and a veteran’s perspective on national defense and safety.
A business owner advocates Iowa citizens’ rights amid a formed committee studying pornography laws. He warns of proposed restrictions influenced by Meese Commission figures and urges public contact with Gary Kaufman. The letter attacks decency campaigns, cites a book critical of the Meese panel, and argues against associating pornography with violence.
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