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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1988
Page
6
The Gazette notes Brookfield Wis bans on home picketing in a Supreme Court case. Anti abortion protestors block sidewalks and harass a physician by shouting slogans and invading a residence with red ribbons. Justice O Connor warns such intrusions fail to reach the public and offend residents.
The ruling finds no general free speech threat in restricting picketing at private homes. Justice O'Connor emphasizes protecting residential privacy from unwanted speech while allowing broad public demonstrations elsewhere. The opinion warns against forcing speech into homes and notes safety and civility concerns.
A Virginia preservation group urges blocking a proposed 542 acre land purchase near Manassas Battlefield Park in Fairfax County. The plan faces a possible 200 million price tag and criticism about undermining historic sites and traffic. Preservationists argue national heritage should be shielded from commercial encroachment for future generations.
Jerry Hough argues the Iran airliner incident mirrors KAL 007 and demands decisive Navy accountability. He urges leadership shakeups, court-martials, and enhanced command and control to avoid future wars in the Gulf and prevent further catastrophes.
Tim Macejak of Marion argues that animal rights activists and vegetarians are often misdescribed in print. He says most activists seek humane livestock conditions and awareness of suffering rather than extreme limits.
A state official cites drought with ten Iowa rivers at 100 to 200 percent below average levels, sparking questions about the meaning of such figures. Readers debate arithmetic and grammar on standard terms like criterion versus criteria and medium versus media in newsletters.
Our daughter married on June 19 at First Lutheran Church. After publicity in this column we feared staff reaction, but Pastor Jessen and the congregation treated us kindly. The ceremony was lovely, and we have cherished video and photos. Robert and Judy Jaege.
The second Czech radiothon on KCRG AM June 19 ran from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Dave Franklin's Czech Party at the museum. Volunteers, musicians, and donors from JC's Music and Securities Corporation of Iowa contributed supplies, equipment, and call-in support, with thanks to KCRG management and many participants.
A reader argues the Supreme Court overstepped Article I by approving abortion on demand. The letter criticizes Reagan for urging Congress to curb abortion while lamenting Democratic resistance. It frames abortion as moral disaster and accuses party evolution of abandoning traditional values and constitutional faith.
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