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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1990
Page
6
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris holds the role of Managing Editor. The byline identifies the senior newsroom leadership and their titles within the publication.
The Gazette editorial argues that local leagues support ending nonprofit tax exemptions only if property tax levies are substantially reduced. It notes the unfairness of property taxes, the shifting costs to patients and donors, and the need to rebalance revenue with sales and income taxes while maintaining fair treatment of hospitals churches and schools.
Jim Mayers Forest and Stream column notes a catch and release practice where anglers measure a fish before releasing it, then have a fiberglass replica made for display. The piece contrasts Hemingway’s brutal realism with modern conservation minded simulation and even suggests a booming taxidermy and remodeling market.
A self described League member urges informed citizen participation and cautions against taking democracy for granted. The Cedar Rapids Marion League outlines activities from voter registration to candidate forums, advocacy, and education dating to its 1920 origins and 40th anniversary.
Gary D. McKinley questions fairness of unemployment benefits and incentives for part time work, arguing the system erodes dignity while requiring any extra earnings to be counted. Wendy Weekly commends rural health coverage and notes Urbana owns and operates its EMT D ambulance and defibrillator, praising effort to aid patients despite no saved life yet.
William R. Maher of Dubuque questions the cost and process behind an FDA reply begun January 12, 1989 and finished February 27, copied to 11 people. He notes eight staffers drafted a fewer than 500 word letter amid budget constraints.
Letter writer Richard M. Wallace argues for patriotism while denouncing Noriega and critics of U S policy. He defends U S aid and enforcement of the law, labels Noriega an imperialist and drug pusher, and calls for spiritual reform and support for the government.
In a Southeast side community letter residents praise neighbors for salvaging and supporting a fire victim. They credit Wellington Heights helpers, city officers, and local residents for cleanup, childcare, and advocating against demolition while defending area pride and affordable homes.
The rules require shortening all letters and banning anonymous authors. Writers must include name street address and signature. A phone number is needed for authentication. Limit is 300 words per letter. Focus on issues and public business not private matters. One letter per writer every 30 days.
A playful review of Tom Swifties where quoted remarks end with a swift adverb. It notes examples from a New York Times crossword and recalls Linotype era slips like etaoin shrdlu that occasionally appeared in papers. The piece highlights puzzle flair and nostalgia for old printing keyboards.
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