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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1985
Page
9
Readers debate relationship ethics and autonomy, critique Prohibition era ideas, and urge moderation on abortion issues. They discuss Planned Parenthood's role, bombings response, and extremism. Community opinions on Cedar Rapids enrichment levy and Pocahontas budget cuts follow, urging no tax increase before necessity.
A local TV editorial argues pornography degrades culture and democracy. It condemns public displays, supports boycotts and censorship to purge vulgarity, while praising private erotic art and criticizing crude conduits of vice.
The writer condemns a Minnesota woman who sued Larry White the singing cowboy from Waukon claiming a frivolous case. They argue she exploited his fame and questioned the trial outcome while urging her to stay home and avoid air travel.
A viewer recalls a TV segment on abortion clinic pipe bombings and wonders if media voices grasp the fear felt by clinic directors. The writer condemns violence but questions the moral impact of the rhetoric and the possibility of harm.
A reader argues that divorce harms women more in settlements, notes welfare reliance, and urges recognition of women with custody burdens. The letter urges fair pay, child care, housing, and employment rights for single parents while inviting renewed commitment to marriage.
In this discussion author Meek argues about correct and acceptable uses of different from vs different than and differs from vs differs with. He notes that different from is standard after a noun or pronoun while different than can appear before a clause, and explains differentiate takes from between among.
Ron Moore argues against an extra local option tax until the district closes excess buildings and trims overhead. He cites past funding cuts from the Iowa Legislature, praises the superintendent, and questions building capacity and school closures as cost-saving steps.
The Cedar Rapids school board seeks a 2.5 million dollar annual levy plus a separate property tax of about 900 thousand dollars for dropout prevention and school improvements, to appear on July 1985 bills. Critics say enrollment declines do not justify higher spending and urge budget consolidation and clearer cost accounting.
A tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart recalls his Salzburg birth on January 27 1756 and Vienna death in 1791. It celebrates his prodigious early talent nurtured by Leopold and his enduring influence on composers from Haydn to Beethoven. The piece extols his genius, operas like Don Giovanni and Figaro, and the timeless beauty of his music.
Betty McCollister of Iowa City contributes an opinion piece in this series. She describes herself as a free lance writer, mother of six and grandmother of eleven, sharing reflections from her perspective on local and broader topics.
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