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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1997
Page
6
Editorial notes a gene linked to schizophrenia and explains how a brain receptor defect may be helped by nicotine. It argues against stigma and urges readiness of society and laws to support treatment adoption. It cites Dr. Robert Freedman and the need for accessible care.
The Weekend News reports astrologer Jeane Dixon died at 79 over the weekend. Her death prompts questions about whether she foresaw her passing, given her prominent 1956 forecast of a Democrat president dying in office.
Dick Morris argues soft money fuels political consultants who profit from both parties. He warns reform could weaken the two party system, empowering fringe figures and destabilizing American politics while noting big donors and party figures rely on soft money. The piece weighs harms and benefits of reform.
Dave Nagle’s Jan 9 guest column is criticized for liberal leanings and tax cuts take. Cloyd Robinson argues Branstad’s budget beats inflation and targets wages and pensions under a flat tax. Brian Kuhlmann counters, warning a flat tax harms the middle class and favors capital income.
The Gazette states a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Mailing address is Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contacts are provided for submissions.
Susan Arnold of West Branch condemns Larry R. Johnson’s Jan. 23 guest column defending capital punishment as contradicting the sanctity of human life. She questions the stance of Christians who oppose abortion yet support state killing and calls for consistency from church leaders.
A Gazette Family Doctor column discusses birth control pill side effects and omits potential early term abortions due to implantation prevention. The authors advocate natural family planning STM as equally effective and urge readers to consult library resources and the Couple to Couple League for information.
Phyllis Lindsay argues on past present and future language use. She criticizes pseudo King James English and creeping pluralism with examples like they fell to their deaths and in regards to. She warns against sloppy forms while urging language to evolve to avoid becoming a dead language.
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