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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1988
Page
6
The Gazette condemns a Florida spiritualist who vowed to end the drought in five days. The piece notes such claims mislead readers into believing prayer can divert natural disasters and suggest divine punishment or reward, risking further harm to believers.
The piece surveys views on whether God causes disasters or grieves with victims, noting Protestant, Jewish, and Unitarian voices. It cites Pat Robertson, Jeremy Brigham, Harold Kushner, and Elton Trueblood, who warn against spiritual pride as drought and weather control discussions resurface.
CARP led by Butch Bennett hires the Sierra Club to test pollution along the Iowa River downstream from Columbus Junction's IBP hog plant. The group filed a last May suit to stop waste discharges into the Cedar River and points to drainage pipes it says may release illegal treated waste.
The analysis frames Dukakis as a skilled organizer with disciplined campaigns and tactical nerves who would bring competence to the presidency but faces questions about inspiration and warmth. It notes his Massachusetts comeback, the heavy organization behind his bid, and contrasts him with Reagan’s public cheerleading. It also cites surrogate speakers and the running mate choice shaping voter trust.
The International Peace Walks linked 230 Americans and 200 Soviets on a 450 mile trek from Leningrad to Moscow last year, easing tensions with open dialogue. A second walk concluded with 250 Americans and 220 Soviets across three U S segments, featuring diverse citizen diplomats. An Iowa Midwest leg highlighted cross cultural exchange as a Soviet return trek plans Odessa to Kiev and Moscow. The letter from Kalinin praised face to face encounters as key to peace.
Elisabeth Young of Cedar Rapids shares a gratitude letter written by a Russian woman, E Ia Bulgakova, praising peace and urging U.S. women to promote mutual understanding. The message recalls wartime losses, endurance, and the hope for a peaceful future through friendship.
Voters are urged to back Joyce Nielsen who runs without PAC funds to avoid influencing bills. The letter argues money shapes campaigns and threatens voter freedom, urging residents to meet Nielsen and learn her platform. Catherine H. Cherry, 522 18th St. SE.
The Linn County Senior Advocates release a consumer guide listing services and prices for 29 prescription medications across area pharmacies. The survey aims to inform and empower seniors, with copies available by calling the advocacy office.
Contrary to his July 11 letter titled Wrong accusations Bennie Graw does not own a garage at 1611 Fifth Ave SE clarification follows the letter.
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