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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1995
Page
4
Editorials argue the FDA is too cautious and over regulates medicine while critics urge restructuring or privatization. The piece notes past protections like thalidomide blocking birth defects and cites government distrust amid political shifts led by Newt Gingrich allies.
The piece notes cautious headlines about price spikes, yet basic items like bathroom tissue under a dollar per four pack, iceberg lettuce under a dollar a head, celery and broccoli just over a dollar per bunch, and gasoline under a dollar a gallon remain affordable. It argues small-ticket items stay bargains despite shortages.
Kenneth C. Benton critiques the Cedar Rapids Police pistol trade and high capacity magazines. He argues large capacity clips have existed since 1935 and legal channels via licensed dealers and Brady Bill rules will govern sales, dismissing calls for tighter limits as a smokescreen.
Kenneth C. Benton of Cedar Rapids argues the night sights are harmless glow devices, not bomb fuel, and accuses the group Iowans for the Prevention of Gun Violence of pursuing a ban on private firearm ownership. He criticizes Glock's pricing and police magazine access concerns.
A reader denounces religious zealots who cite Old Testament verses to justify racism and hatred. The letter argues true Christians must practice Jesus's love and criticizes self-righteous Pharisee-like behavior.
Les Marquart Hawkeye Area Council chief salutes the Boy Scouts of America as it reaches 85 years since 1910. The piece notes 90 million members over time and famous Eagle Scouts like Ford Armstrong Spielberg, praising values of character, citizenship and fitness.
A community reminder requests lighting for flags displayed at night. It notes Cub Scout guidance that flags should be illuminated after dark and asks residents to install lights if flags remain visible overnight.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines policy for letters and columns. Letters must include writer's full name signature address and daytime phone number and cannot be anonymous. The limit is 300 words per letter with one per writer every 30 days.
After buying a 1995 Sunrise Escort they faced vandalism and insurance woes. Janet M. Coon argues Illinois requires proof of insurance and urges Iowa to adopt similar rules to curb uninsured drivers and higher premiums.
Daniel Meyer argues for renewing the Conservation Reserve Program at 38 million acres, warning that reducing or ending it would raise soil erosion, harm groundwater, lower yields, and raise chemical use. He urges readers to write to their congressman to protect life sustaining soil, calling soil life “life’s black gold.”
A speaker warns that casual teen drinking leads to lifelong harm including alcoholism, family struggles, and job issues. The note contrasts reckless behavior with memories of simple pleasures like late night barbecues and sleigh rides.
Letter writers note AEA staff sought a 10 percent raise and compare it to administrator Ron Fielder’s 1994 95 pay. They settled for 4.3 percent while Fielder enjoys an agency annuity and travel allowances. The writer questions widespread benefit gaps and rising costs, ending with a wary blessing of any increase.
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