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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1989
Page
6
J F Hladky Jr serves as Chairman of the Board, Joe Hladky is President, and Publisher Dave Morris holds the role of Managing Editor in the family owned newspaper operation.
The editorial questions the purpose of Clayton Yeutter’s trip to Iowa as he notes a persistent dry pattern that could hurt crops this year. It cautions against premature drought damage claims and urges concrete federal contingency planning beyond generic advice to farmers.
The Baltimore columnist argues public trust hinges on transparency about honorariums and campaign favors. He cites polls showing discrepancies between perceived ethics and approval of representatives and urges voters to know who benefits from honorariums and contributions to decide if conflicts affect public interest.
Robert Scholes argues Americans neglect philosophy in public schooling due to church state separation and fear of moral inquiry. He contends philosophy trains ethics and reasoning, urging classroom study over reliance on TV evangelists or coaches to shape values.
Officials warn Polk County taxpayers may repay millions in bonds if the parimutuel track fails. After two months Prairie Meadows averaged 3600 customers daily and about 300000 in bets. marketing boosts or a higher state tax credit could cut the loss, while lawmakers debate gambling expansion.
The idea of adding Ronald Reagan to Mount Rushmore has resurfaced but shows little enthusiasm. R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. advocates concrete Reagan features flown to South Dakota, yet The New York Times notes scant local interest.
Iowans across Cedar Rapids and other cities organize a statewide effort to ship humanitarian aid to Nicaragua. A final packing party is set for June 16 at Faith United Methodist Church and a cargo loading on June 17 will send supplies to Managua.
A reader criticizes the Iowa Legislature for delaying decisions on repaying taxes collected from federal retirees on retirement income. The letter argues back taxes were unconstitutional per Supreme Court rulings and accuses lawmakers of a no-action stance unless farm related. It laments Iowa's economy and youth outmigration, urging fair treatment for federal retirees.
Donald Fredricks of Route 1 Lake View voices alarm over grain pricing subsidies and a proposed $770 million cap removal on the export enhancement program. He argues taxpayers and farmers face market manipulation as government covers the difference between grain costs and prices, worsening living standards globally.
Appeal from Nancy Hamilton Cedar Falls urging Girl Scouts of the USA to halt the planned September sale of the National Center West encampment in Ten Sleep Wyoming. The 14 000 acre site near the Big Horn Mountains has operated for 20 years and supporters seek member input to keep it open.
The Gazette prints readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. It allows readers to publish contradictions or corrections in future issues.
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