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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1990
Page
6
The NCAA will study off field behavior as part of a reform push led by Executive Director Dick Schultz to set a national standard for athletic programs. The piece argues misconduct by student athletes is rising and calls for clearer university expectations and tougher enforcement at NCAA events.
NBC News and The Wall Street Journal surveyed 1000 registered voters, 51 percent would tolerate higher taxes if revenue reduced the deficit. The piece argues voters doubt Congress will use any tax increase to curb overspending and warns of voter indifference if deficits persist.
In 1987 environmental groups urged listing the northern spotted owl as endangered. The dispute centers on habitat loss in Washington Oregon and northern California where 1500 to 2000 pairs remain and logging could be halted under the Endangered Species Act.
Readers lament the closure of teen spaces like Riverside Roundhouse and the YMCA. They advocate keeping the avenue open for cruising and socializing, noting new facilities exist but fear they do not replace safe, affordable hangouts for youth.
Charles T Tefer of 3025 Waveland Dr NW argues that Mars exploration requires vast funds and interdisciplinary study. He notes space program spin offs such as fire retardant materials and medical procedures, comparing with defense spending and urging perspective on mega-billions.
A reader reflects on a May 20 exchange with Soviet counterparts praising warm cultural experiences. They recall long lines and black market concerns but focus on three weeks living with a Soviet family, the welcoming children, and the country’s beauty and folk costumes. The writer emphasizes kindness and shared family moments over negative stereotypes.
Norman McCoy explores rules for making adjectives with able and examines when to double the final consonant. He cites examples like doable winnable gettable and transmittable, notes many verbs can form -able adjectives, and suggests consulting the dictionary when unsure.
The author praises an auto fuel distribution system after overnightly swapping station tanks from $1.03 to $1.12 per gallon, then two days later from $1.12 back to $1.01. The tone questions greed and celebrates apparent efficiency across Cedar Rapids and Marion.
The document outlines rules for letters to the editor including required author name and signature, non published street address, and a phone number for authentication. It bans anonymous publishing, limits to public business content, forbids poetry, and restricts one letter per writer every 30 days with a 300 word ceiling.
The Dallas Morning News notes rising Senate cautions on outside speaker fees. Congressional Quarterly finds 34 senators declining or donating honorariums to charity, up from last year. Editorial urges immediate end to honorariums.
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