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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1990
Page
4
Opinion history shows the Bill of Rights has been amended by courts and inaction over decades. Critics argue against new amendments while liberals defend court actions and push measures like the flag burning ban, highlighting hypocrisy and democratic debate.
Gazette editors argue the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission risks the fate of Prairie Meadows by allowing regular simulcast greyhound racing from Council Bluffs. They warn the move could drain regional horse and dog track patronage, saddle Polk County with debt, and label the plan an off track betting parlor.
President Bush honored Richard Nixon in Yorba Linda California at the Nixon Library dedication praising his peace efforts. He cited Nixon’s 1972 China visit and the first Soviet nuclear arms agreement as turning points that helped end the Vietnam War.
A Cedar Rapids business called to offer a $300 to $400 vacation package and lifetime film discounts in exchange for at home product demonstrations. The demo lasted two hours and pushed a $1,200 item. The trip was for three days two nights for two in eight distant cities with travel at the recipient’s expense and a requirement to be married to the person stayed with. Timothy Macejak Marion addresses the alert.
Gus Schrader laments modern chicken taste and processing. He questions factory methods and criticizes monopolistic contract farming while praising farmers who raise and dress chickens properly. He argues real flavor requires careful handling and warns against impersonal factory production.
The July Neighbors feature lauds John and Linda Drzycimski and Cedar Valley Viewpoint as founders of Christ Community Church. volunteers from Salem United Methodist Church contribute over 4000 dollars, tools, and hundreds of hours. The project is run by an ad hoc committee led by John, with 12 members total.
A 27 year old drummer argues lip syncing marks a shift in popular music away from substance. The writer cites studio enhancements, overdubs and MTV as factors, challenging the New Kids on the Block status as musicians and noting manager Maurice Starr's influence.
Reader complaint targets KGAN and The Gazette for July 17 ad headlined Have You Beaten Your Kids Lately and linked to a feature on video games. The critic calls the placement on the same page as Jade Horkheimer murder coverage irresponsible journalism and tasteless.
A letter from Fraternal Order of Eagles members urges Iowans to contact Govorner and state lawmakers to criminalize flag burning. The author, a 17 year member and former national officer, cites sacrifice for the flag and calls for swift action by the Eagles and the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Cedar Rhapsody Chorus of Sweet Adelines sang at Carnegie Hall on June 10 marking a milestone for the group. They recall performing near the Statue of Liberty and representing Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota with support from sponsors and well wishers.
In a letter to the Gazette Dawn Burmahl of Monticello decries William Lepley’s vision for public education. She argues that state run day care erodes parental authority and harms families proposing that such programs damage child bonding and prevent emotional development.
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