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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1989
Page
6
Editorial notes disheartening public reaction after a Stockton CA massacre in which a gunman killed five children and died. despite calls for bans, sales of semiautomatic rifles rose with dealers reporting new buyers and questions about the Founding Fathers and gun rights.
State Sen. Richard Drake argues for directing interest earned on idle state funds, including IDOT accounts, to support transportation needs. The plan could unlock about 6 million this year, with debate over whether such interest should stay in the general fund or fund specific agencies. Iowa earned 37.3 million from investing idle funds last year, but nearly 23 million stayed in the general pool while about 14 million went to various agencies.
Rep. Clay Spear proposes a constitutional amendment to remove Article 1 Section 5 which bars anyone engaging in a duel from holding state office. The antiquated clause has stood for over a century, but Spear argues it outlived its usefulness and should be erased.
The piece notes 16 years since Roe v Wade, with Thornburgh predicting overruling and Bush calling to end abortion rights. It details Missouri's Webster abortion law, hospital requirements after 16 weeks, funding bans, and physician duties, plus court ruling deeming it unconstitutional under Roe.
The Missouri appeal asks whether Roe v Wade can be revisited as the court shifts with new members. Journalists note the 1973 majority dwindles while unelected observers expect a possible conservative tilt to preserve a limited abortion framework. The discussion references Justice Blackmun, Rehnquist, White and O'Connor with Koop cautioning about Pandora's box if Roe falls.
An editorial denounces modern rodeo as cruel to animals and urges readers to oppose the February event at the Five Seasons Center. It describes saddle bronc, bull riding, steer wrestling and calf roping with graphic methods and criticizes the Rodeo Cowboys of America as justifying the sport.
A parent argues for valuing each child and the role of schools in shaping self esteem. The letter urges higher teacher pay, smaller classes, and education as a national priority, noting teachers are overworked and many talents go unseen. It cites Leo Buscaglia on individuality and calls for united effort to develop youth potential.
A state senator introduces a bill requiring tavern owners to provide breath test devices for patrons. Sen. Al Sturgeon, a Sioux City Democrat, is the sponsor. The text cites an unrelated address line misattributed to a person named Robert M. L. Johnson.
William P. Lacey of Oakdale reflects on his ADHD treatment with Ritalin, saying it helped him as a child but he stopped as a teen before prison. He recalls work release in 1987 and ongoing concentration problems, urging against discouraging Ritalin’s value for kids.
The Gazette thanks Cedar Rapids residents for 973 contest entries. The note credits Miss Maddigan's class for participation and winners. The writer calls for another contest, praising reader interest and encouraging future submissions.
The text notes repeated government fines totaling millions against large defense contractors including the writer's firm. It describes mandatory ethics training for employees and factory rules on using equipment and time, with executives considering further training meetings led by company ethics experts to address ongoing government concerns.
Energy savings praise goes to Cedar Rapids City Hall for cutting costs at the Transit Center. An anticipated 18 month pay off is noted as a strong result for taxpayers and calls for further savings by Ole Munson and city officials.
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