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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1986
Page
6
The editorial defends making English the official language arguing it ensures unity and equal footing in public life. It rejects claims it harms civil rights, criticizes bilingual policies, and asserts immigrants should learn English to access citizenship privileges and services.
The selection of Linda Neuman as the first woman on the Iowa Supreme Court is praised for merit and competence. Advocates note enduring barriers to women in law, citing Roxanne Conlin and historical attitudes, while stressing that the milestone signals progress rather than full equality.
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser argues that governments lack legitimacy without consent of the governed and urges Britain and the United States to pressure Pretoria to move toward negotiations with black leaders. He supports Reagan's stance in general but found his latest South Africa speech disappointing.
In New York Fraser argues black South Africans will not be deterred by gestures or legal frameworks, urging immediate sanctions to pressure the white government. He warns of possible mass violence and notes international leverage through the Commonwealth and US action, citing Oliver Tambo and ANC pressures.
Letter from USC vice president thanks community members for support in challenging Cedar Rapids Board of Education decisions closing Truman Polk Grant Jackson elementaries and reconfiguring grades. USC describes aims to consider all students in district reforms and acknowledges bake sales hotdog sales petitions and donations.
The Cedar Rapids Veterans Council thanks attendees and supporters of the July 4 celebration in downtown Cedar Rapids with about 50 000 in attendance. It notes extensive help from city departments, bands, clubs, volunteers, businesses, and individuals, all contributing without city or county funds. It invites tax deductible donations to the CR Veterans Council to repeat the event next year.
A former Iowa State Historical Society employee questions the management cascade behind a 90 351 deficit, cites director pay above prior levels and moving expenses, and asks about staff housing and agency mergers. The writer urges a public forum and questions museum building plans and the Newspaper Project’s future due to systemic funding and governance issues.
Mount Vernon’s big day featured the Olin Rhythmic Pacers under Becky Corbett performing in 90 degree heat. The author praises the group’s talent and character, urging other towns to book them, noting they were the cream of the crop.
A reader thanks a man from Mount Vernon who stopped on Highway 30 around July 20 to assist a mother and child after a tire blowout. He was the only motorist to stop amid many passing vehicles, and the writer expresses deep gratitude.
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