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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1985
Page
8
Editorial argues tax reform struggles to pass amid fierce lobbying for business meal deductions. It notes current rules let companies deduct meals and the proposed plan caps and halves deductions, risking restaurant patronage and jobs. It cites the three martini lunch as emblematic and questions reform advocates' chances.
Editorial argues large-scale spending waste in the armed services should shock the system. It praises the dismissal of three commanders over paying 659 dollars each for seven aircraft ashtrays from Grumman and urges clearer item listing by number and name to prevent public funds waste.
Washington columnists Germond and Witcover unveil Wake Us When It's Over criticizing the 1984 campaign tone. They warn politicians to clean up their act amid perceived demagoguery and deceit. The authors defend Hart against Mondale attacks but fault the campaign dynamics.
David Broder notes Reagan’s reliance on feel good messaging while acknowledging underlying economic and foreign policy realities. Germond and Witcover fault the avoidance of tough questions and press conferences, urging better scrutiny in 1988 aspirants. A private commission and party reviews signal healthy reform debates beyond blue smoke and mirrors.
A May letter lamenting child separation and fathers rights follows a May 14 photo of a father at risk after job loss. It cites a May 20 piece criticizing mothers and praises Dr Artis and local PRIDE efforts in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Regional PRIDE expresses support for Dr. John Artis, principal at Kennedy High School, praising his leadership in raising awareness about drug and alcohol issues and noting deeper problems underlying student challenges.
The Lioness Club announces its goal to help children in Cedar Rapids by funding eye exams and glasses. The group is small but active and seeks new members or volunteers to assist in serving local youths.
A reader laments roadside damage around Cedar Rapids and Linn County citing chemical herbicides blamed for killing wildflowers. The concern highlights perceived neglect of natural beauty and curb appeal along Iowa’s highways. The note urges better preservation of roadside flora and landscape quality.
Geraldine Drees of 2130 Williams Blvd SW asks College Community High School to review parking charges for graduation activities. She notes $1 per hour felt high versus other parkades and suggests considering lower rates.
A commentary argues liberals face mixed views as Reagan's tax plan becomes central. It predicts bipartisan shaping in Congress with Democrats, led by O'Neill and Rostenkowski, guiding reform toward fairness while preserving some Bush-style tax breaks and oil interests.
The piece notes that terms like recorded live and advertorial reflect audience or promotional framing. It discusses newsroom and print usage, with USA Today highlighting an advertorial as a special in depth look and branding the page Advertising Supplement. It contrasts product advertising with institutional public relations messaging and cites experts on skill differences.
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