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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1989
Page
6
GA lawmakers move quickly to fix a hole in the state adult pornography statute. They aim to include rental videotapes under anti obscenity rules to curb material depicting explicit sex acts, while avoiding overreach that would clash with the Constitution and local options.
Defense officials lament the expense of a substance abuse test for recruits, yet since last June over 11,500 applicants tested positive and were deterred from joining. The program cost under 10 million dollars this year, a bargain in a budget often treated as loose money.
Archer Daniels Midland Chairman Dwayne Andreas proposes to buy the unfinished Moscow embassy building. He argues the sale would relieve U S embarrassment, recoup part of a 30 million dollar investment, and provide high quality office space while reducing diplomatic tensions over bugging.
An Eastern Iowa reader cites Gaza and West Bank violence, condemns Israeli leaders Shamir and Rabin, and urges U S action to end occupation. The letter criticizes U S support, calls for Palestinian statehood, and questions aid policies amid ongoing bloodshed.
Paul Smith notes a cycle of addiction shaping children into adults who struggle with acceptance and honesty. Change is hard when reality is distorted by dysfunction, but a support network and the serenity prayer offer guidance for recovery and helping children begin their path to peace. Toni Pickering 1822 Bever Ave SE.
Kenneth Goldsmith of the University of Houston expresses gratitude to Cedar Rapids audiences for warm reception at the Cedar Rapids Symphony concerts on January 28 and 30. He credits Stephanie Wager and John Fitzpatrick for vibrant master class programs at the schools.
Residents plead to block the Iowa Department of Corrections from placing a work release center at 1605 16th Ave SW near Kingston Stadium. Jefferson High School officials oppose the site. After a prior overrule by the Board of Adjustment and a court ruling in residents' favor, the DOC seeks again to obtain permission. Planning and Zoning hears Tuesday and Board of Adjustment next Monday at City Hall 3 p.m.
A Feb 1 editorial cartoon shows a gloved hand walking the Yellow Pages, mocking a court ruling forcing listings for gay groups to access AIDS information. The author condemns the portrayal as mean spirited homophobia and questions its humor and fairness. The critique notes similar ads on abortion and suggests the joke targets vulnerable groups.
Letter criticizes the Department of Human Services for low abuse allegation confirmation rates and proposes drastic new measures. Author flags 29.4 percent accuracy, warns of nude-inspection panel without consent, and opposes allowing removal of children on mere suspicion without court orders. Larry Roth urges readers to write legislators from Marion.
Voters in Clear Creek School District will decide on a levy to maintain school quality. The measure aims to preserve teacher student ratios, support staff, and safe comfortable buildings, urging district residents to support the enrichment maintenance levy February 7.
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