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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1988
Page
6
Ramon Pages announces Dave Mortis as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor. The appointment positions Mortis to oversee page layouts, content direction, and newsroom operations at the publication.
A Vinton man faced a state vanity plate restriction when IDOT blocked the "FYG XYL" plate through Ruth Skluzacek, highlighting First Amendment concerns. The piece argues state ownership does not erase free speech rights and urges policy rewrite with AG lawyers to preserve expressional rights on plates.
The piece notes CBS opted for an exclusive Dan Rather interview with Mikhail Gorbachev and Stallone on CBS This Morning while Reagan’s live Soviet address got minimal airing on CBS Evening News. CBS executives defend the choice as coverage of the prominent summit drama featuring Gorbachev Rather and Reagan, with critics calling the exclusive weak and less than newsworthy.
The article highlights 25 ongoing wars per World Priorities with 3 million deaths, many civilians, and huge military spending. It notes Afghanistan, Angola, Iran Iran Iraq, El Salvador, and others, plus calls for more transparency and annual global death tallies beyond televised coverage.
A collection of letters lauds Rep. Phil Brammer for six years in the Iowa Legislature. Supporters cite his efforts on battered women legislation, pre not funeral laws, the uninsurable trust fund, eyeing protections for seniors and minorities, and a strong Kirkwood college stance. Endorsements urge re election in District 51.
The letter writers endorse Gary Shea for Iowa House of Representatives in the 52nd District, praising his legal training, government service, and commitment to issues like environment, elder care costs, and child protection. They urge Cedar Rapids residents to vote June 7 and back Shea.
A reader argues that college aid remains strong in Iowa. The Iowa College Aid Commission will allocate nearly 35 million dollars next year for state scholarships, science and mathematics grants, private college tuition grants, vocational-technical tuition aid, and work-study. Federal programs add about 80 million dollars for Iowa students. The letter, signed by Robert E. Phipps, emphasizes broad access to affordable education through public and private institutions and continued government support.
Lynn Gregory of Coralville endorses Don Redfern as the Republican congressional choice over incumbent Dave Nagle. Gregory cites Redfern as a community leader with independence from PAC money and a track record of challenging political influence, including calls for Ed Meese's resignation. Vote set for June 7.
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