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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1989
Page
6
The editorial argues Bush should have chosen better but cautions against over the top vice presidential bash. It notes Quayles post election vacation involved private funds, contrasts with Mondale, and calls for fair criticism only when warranted.
A new report by Forrest Chisman supports organized action on adult literacy while factions diverge. The Southport Institute urges a National Center for Adult Literacy and up to 550 million in new federal funding, but Education Department officials favor coordinating existing programs and avoiding new agencies. Barbara Bush calls for renewed federal literacy dialogue and a unified national approach.
The piece notes Ronald Reagan warning Americans to remember Anzio Normandy and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo to understand freedom's origins. It cites an Associated Press explainer clarifying the movie reference, noting a book preceded the film and endorsing better history knowledge.
West German leaders allegedly knew for years of German firms aiding Iraq Syria and Libya with poison gas and missile technology. Revelations by The New York Times spurred handling of the scandal, which critics label a cover up and a danger to international security.
The article lauds Stern and other publications for uncovering cover ups in Germany and Belgium, praising investigative journalism that prompts prosecutions and political distancing. It notes Bonn’s cautious response and Kohl's spokesmen reacting as Germany faces a national reckoning led by fearless press.
Readers weigh in on Safety Commissioner Robert Jaeger and nepotism concerns. Kelchen argues for a clean sweep on May's Island while praising Jaeger’s push to reform the police department. Mettler calls for grandfathering promotions amid change and backs Jaeger’s leadership.
A January letter urges Americans to buy American made goods to protect jobs and curb foreign ownership. It claims Japan controls a third of Iowa farmland and major U.S. properties, calls for more state action, and stresses pride in USA labeled products to keep dollars at home.
Leonard S. Feldt and Robert A. Forsyth of Iowa Testing Programs rebut the Jan 1 editorial tests not infallible. They argue NCHS 1987 1988 percentile data were misreported and that comparable class scores rose only eight points. They assert testing time shifts have limited impact when factors stay constant.
The New York Times editorial notes William Bennett, tapped to head the new Office of National Drug Control Policy, pledges to quit his two-pack-a-day habit. It argues that a drug czar who smokes would undercut anti drug efforts and stresses the symbolic role of his personal battle against addiction.
Jefferson High School choirs traveled to Washington D C from December 26 to January 1. Five choirs competed in the Jubilee Music Festival, an International Music Festival, earning four gold medals and one silver. PTA thanks choir directors Pete Eklund and Carol Tralan for leadership and student performers.
The Soroptimist Club of Cedar Rapids Marion expresses gratitude to Westdale Mall for offering space to set up a coat and package check during the holiday season. The group appreciated equipment, service, and shopper generosity. Proceeds support the YWCA Domestic Violence Program and Shelter. Dorothy Elston chairs.
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