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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1988
Page
9
The Gazette cites Pat Robertson and Noah Webster on religion guiding government, notes Webster's political career, urges community blood donation with stats on need, and promotes adult literacy efforts urging reading and writing help through churches and friends.
A reflective list urges giving timeless gifts that money cannot buy. Time, smiles, appreciation, and understanding are presented as enduring offerings that reflect the spirit of Christ and brighten family life into the new year 1988.
A mid thirtys veteran with a G E D vented about unemployment and limited part time jobs. He recalls trying a work wanted ad in a newspaper and questions why full time 40 hour work is scarce. He seeks tangible opportunities beyond programs and calls for employer support.
A reader cites two Gazette articles, one reporting a 7-year-olds rape case where the judge released the suspect without bond, the other noting three youths with a $10 000 bond after stealing pop cans. The comment questions judicial priorities and fairness.
A reflective jeremiad denouncing government branches social services daylight saving time and what the author calls money driven corporations. It voices outrage at media excess price gouging by pharmacists and utility costs while lamenting national debts and cultural decline.
An ex Jehovah’s Witness shares memories of field ministry, strict dress, and the pressure to convert as they recount disfellowship, family dynamics, and the struggle to rebuild as they reclaim humanity after leaving the organization. Berke Breathed’s Bloom County strip is mentioned as a light moment amid the reflection.
Robert B. Anthony argues social studies should center on history geography government and economics across grade levels. He says democracy relies on civic knowledge and policy making ties to the economy, urging schools to ensure excellence in these areas.
A citizen urges voters to exercise their privilege for an economical government and safer world. It calls for Social Security cost of living relief, swift action on notch years, care for veterans, support for farmers, and job creation for youth, demanding concrete results in 1988.
The writer thanks colleagues and recipients for support while delivering Gazette routes. He notes taking over two routes last June and another last month. As Christmas approached, gifts and money arrived, and he wishes happy holidays to those who helped.
Periodic observations invite thoughtful residents to share opinions on a wide range of topics. The views presented are the authors own and not official positions.
Bruce F Anderson of Cedar Rapids serves as assistant administrator director of community relations and marketing for Mercy Hospital. He previously worked as an aide to former Senator Dick Clark and as creative director for WMT.
The piece argues the INF treaty is limited yet sparks rare hope for peace. It credits a new political climate and public skepticism of PR, noting pressures on the Soviet Union and U.S. economy, and calls for decisive leadership to seize a window of opportunity for East West understanding.
Readers debate correct usage of torturous versus tortuous and wholistic versus holistic. The column discusses definitions and proper contexts for twisty versus torturous wording and notes editor and publisher caution in language choices.
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