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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1990
Page
4
A political column argues congressional veto overrides can realign government toward humanitarian aims. It praises Congress for protecting Chinese students from visa expiration harm and notes Gingrich’s prediction that Congress will override the veto, signaling disapproval of Beijing’s brutality.
A review notes the revival of World War II era Russia friendly films on cable and TV. It highlights Mission to Moscow Days of Glory and lesser seen 1943 pieces North Star and Song of Russia. The piece discusses propaganda debates and recalls Reds Missing and other Cold War era responses.
A guest column argues current drug education fails to deter teens. It cites national surveys showing limited declines in alcohol use among high school seniors and notes shifts to other substances. The piece advocates targeted, evaluated programs, peer resistance skills, community plans, and strong policies with church and family backing.
The piece accuses President Bush of constitutional violations mirroring autocratic power and urges citizens to contact Congress by Jan. 24 to override a veto on a law aiding Chinese students. It emphasizes the need to prove representative government remains strong and warns against serving as a mere paper constitution.
Dan Boddicker from Tipton denounces media coverage of a Des Moines pro-life rally. He argues crowd estimates were inflated and calls Planned Parenthood immoral, urging The Gazette to reveal the movement’s goals and criticize supporters.
A reader corrects a New York Times food editor, noting Maytag blue cheese was developed at Iowa State University not the University of Iowa as stated in a Jan 16 article by Susan Toomis. The letter recalls Iowa State dairy history and the Dairy Industry Building.
Farmers announce disbelief at government demands to repay deficiency payments from 1988. They insist funds were aid, not debt, warn repayment could devastate this year’s corn crop and worsen economic distress after a wrecked agricultural sector and costly war footing. They invoke a moral appeal.
In a letter from Edina Minnesota Verne O Phelps notes January 15 marks Robert E Lee and MLK Jr Day as Virginia's new governor begins term with regular meetings. He questions holiday totals and asks when legal limits on yearly holidays may be set.
A columnist urges The Gazette to reverse a cultural wall it built against the Comic strip Pogo. The piece condemns editorial gatekeeping by the paper and calls for revival of art that challenges social realism and upholds community culture.
Mayor Victor Klopfenstein of Marion signs a proclamation declaring February as Americanism Month. The notice, issued by Cathy Barnella and the Marion Unit 298 American Legion Auxiliary, urges observing loyalty to U S policies and traditions with pride and dignity.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller proposes lowering legal intoxication to .05 percent and restricting teen drivers caught with alcohol until age 21. He suggests work permits require interlocking breath devices. A Springville Lisbon High School talk shared a family tragedy from drunk driving.
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