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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1986
Page
11
The Gazette argues against cutting higher education and trims proposed tax cuts by gutting community college functions. It urges preserving vocational two year offerings, accessible training, and affordable paths to jobs, while considering county government consolidation to save costs and avoid education shrinkage.
Free radio programs Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty face a 21 percent funding shortfall due to a weak dollar, risking shutdown by July 4. The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hear June 17 on a supplemental appropriation aimed at preserving the broadcasts to Eastern Europe and the developing world.
An atheist family recounts filing suit against the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban prayers at a high school graduation. They warn of a growing tyranny of religion in public life and stress private belief in a pluralistic democracy. The piece details family values, a 23 year marriage, two sons, and clashes with school officials over religious intrusion.
In a letter from the era of Reagan politics, atheists argue that state and national constitutions protect freedom from religion. They cite attempts to secularize public ceremonies and critique William Dannemeyer and Pat Robertson for promoting a Christian nation. The authors warn about creeping theocracy and defend the First Amendment establishment clause.
James E. Brodhead notes that NATO ministers in Halifax and European capitals blame President Reagan for undermining SALT II limits and possibly reconsidering the antiballistic missile treaty. Allies worry about the United States becoming the main obstacle to nuclear disarmament while Britain and West Germany express disappointment.
At the sixth International Physicians congress in Cologne delegates condemned Reagan’s refusal to negotiate a comprehensive test ban. German Premier Rau urged ending nuclear tests and a Europe free of missiles while New Zealand PM Lange backed the ban. Moscow proposed limits if ABM rules endure, prompting chilly U.S. reception.
Russell Baker mocks the modern millionaire dream by describing the dreary toil of dealmaking. He jokes about constant phone use at lunch, the grind of deductions, and the hollow promise of wealth in a world of packed travel, small apartments, and developed islands.
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