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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1992
Page
8
In letters from readers Larry R. Johnson and Carl E. Means clash over religion and government. Johnson urges stripping church state walls and warns against Christian dominance, while Means defends early religious influence and warns against threats to liberty from all sides.
The piece argues that the president bears equal blame with Congress for 400 billion dollar deficits, noting budgets pass Congress with little change and are signed by the president. It contends Republicans led debt growth and urges voters to hold the White House accountable for deficits over the past 24 years.
The Decorah Fellowship of Friends voices opposition to the GATT Uruguay round, arguing it benefits multinationals while risking poorer nations and environmental laws. They urge officials to oppose any agreement that prioritizes international corporations over Earth’s health and all inhabitants. Bill Deutsch, clerk.
Peggy Panosh objects to Jeff Henderson's proposal to move and expand LaSalle's practice field into a large lighted venue with 1200 bleachers. She cites rental fees for non LaSalle groups, increased noise, traffic, and impact on nearby homes, asking for neighbor consideration and clearer plans.
Leo E Rigel challenges a June 25 University of Iowa guest column arguing 34 000 annual gun deaths include criminals and questions treating firearms as a health threat. He proposes adding firearms safety to school programs and asks for broader public discussion.
The piece argues that U S reliance on oil drives half the trade deficit and transportation fuel use, urging a shift from cars to bicycles to curb imports. It frames cyclists as frontline in reducing foreign oil dependence and promotes using bikes for commuting and errands.
The FOCA is poised for July or August passage in both chambers with President Bush pledging a veto. Rep Don Edwards asserts the bill provides no exceptions and would overrule Roe v Wade by restricting state safeguards, funding abortions, and blocking parental consent rules. Proponents claim to defend unborn life while opponents see a sweeping pro abortion agenda.
The piece defends the casual use of like as a conjunction, noting its popularity despite purists’ objections. It cites Churchill and other writers, contrasts like with as and other filler words, and predicts backlash from grammar traditionalists.
The SCANS agenda, adopted by Iowa groups and state offices, aims to modernize schooling and business practices to raise workforce skills. It urges schools to explicitly teach SCANS competencies and for employers to invest in frontline training.
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