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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1990
Page
6
Cedar Rapids Community School Board weighs a district wide smoke free policy arguing it would prohibit all smoking on campuses. Editor urges preserving adult smokers among staff while educating students about tobacco harms and avoiding blanket bans that drive capable teachers away.
A National Geographic reporter and photographer toured the Kremlin and reported on flocks of hooded crows near the Oval Hall. Soviet authorities, amid glasnost era openness, address the recurring problem shared with Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids.
A National Geographic report notes the Kremlin favors falconry with three goshawks to drive off crows, but cites skepticism from Cedar Rapids and others about effectiveness. It contrasts Soviet and Cedar Rapids efforts and suggests officials may need help cleaning up after the birds.
A right to life rally in Des Moines draws about 10 000 people and a controversial Pittsburgh minister who berates abortion supporters. The author, six months pregnant, questions condemnation and calls for compassion and healing to unite pro life and pro choice advocates.
Readers debate women's suffrage myths and gender roles in a Letters to the Gazette exchange. Joyce M. Peacock contends men aided voting rights, while others argue women’s organizing and labor contributions shaped progress. A Jaycees note marks National Jaycee Week and praises Center Point chapter efforts.
Indian Creek Nature Center thanks 2911 area families for Christmas trees donated to the recycling project. Cedar Rapids Forestry workers chipped the trees and Boy Scouts from Troop 3 spread 3240 cubic feet of fragrant chips on the access trail between the Sac and Fox Trail and the center meadow. The idea came from Parks Commissioner David Kramer in 1988 making this the second Christmas of the program. Rich Patterson director.
Betty Stover of Anamosa denounces a WMT executive for a syndicated talk show she calls hateful and confrontational. She urges listeners to support public stations WSUI KUNI KSUI and other public outlets for thoughtful broadcasting and civility.
Cedar Rapids resident Robert J. Hayes criticizes downtown redevelopment money while praising the writer of a January letter about the stretch limo. He rejects downtown driving, notes inflated building costs, and worries higher parking rates will drive people away from Second Street shops.
Holly J. Kellar of Cedar Rapids writes after visiting a new seven-theater venue offering two first run films. She notes $2.50 matinee style pricing and high-back seats as key comforts missing since Excellence Theaters dominated local screens. She plans to return even for non recent releases.
Rosemary Rockhill thanks The Gazette for larger print that enhances readability. Residents at Noelridge Manor 1010 Regent St NE commend the improved paper for easier reading and better access to news.
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