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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1986
Page
6
Editorial argues the poverty figures mislead about real poverty and government effort. It notes 14.4 percent below poverty, criticizes welfare cuts while total social outlays rose, and cites regional strug gles from Iowa to inner cities. It says being broke differs from being poor and calls for balanced scrutiny of policy and media coverage.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors reject enforcing the local option tax, calling it flawed while urging citizens to obey laws. Critics label the inaction childish and irresponsible, arguing democracy relies on following rules and facing consequences. The piece urges law changes but insists leaders must obey until then.
The piece argues for an international coalition against terrorism, led by Israel and supported by Europe and the United States. It highlights Libya's Khadafy as a key sponsor and calls for sanctions and cooperation to curb state sponsorship and terrorist acts, urging restraint and combined political pressure.
A Cedar Rapids reader laments towns including Bertram Coggon Fairfax Prairieburg Springville and Walker choosing local option sales tax and predicts repeated ballots. The writer urges against the tax and favors a higher state sales tax, praising Cedar Rapids for voting it down and urging others to do the same.
A Linn County family details a runaway daughter who vanished in September now missing for four months. The parent laments repeated police inaction despite providing a suspect and location clues. The letter requests accountability from county officials and investigators.
Gayle Seehusen thanks Jefferson Charters and Tours Ed and Jerry for help with activities. Residents enjoyed caroling and decorations by Cub Scouts, Ice Capades, and a lights visit in Vinton. Westdale Mall provided escorts and wheelchairs for senior citizens shopping day.
Dian Fossey, renowned gorilla researcher, was found dead in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. She opposed poaching and lived among gorillas to study their social behavior, leaving a legacy of insight and warning about human impact on wildlife.
An Iowa reader profile by Neil P. Bernstein from Cedar Rapids outlines a biology professor’s view on environmental stewardship. He praises Dian Fossey for uncompromising action against gorilla threats and argues for stronger conservation, noting Iowa’s habitat loss and the pressure to compromise.
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