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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1981
Page
6
The Illinois Supreme Court refused to release an unborn child from jail on fetal rights grounds, exposing the fetus as not a legal person. The decision anchors abortion law in practical, not theological terms, preserving individual responsibility of the pregnant woman.
Report notes 32 Fairfield University faculty members stood and left during Secretary of State Haig's honorary degree ceremony while students remained seated. The piece argues educators as role models must show civility and respect for differing views, warning such behavior harms university image.
A reflective piece tracing Near v Minnesota and the Pentagon Papers, noting they marked not absolute wins but political experiments in informing the public. It emphasizes sovereign people and government accountability, with examples of press courage and debates on national security versus open discourse.
The piece notes President Reagan’s irritation with Wall Street over perceived inflation and budget gaps. It argues markets reflect real voter behavior, not a crystal ball, and urges Reagan to stress inflation containment over populist rhetoric.
A Cedar Memorial Cemetery sighting of a swan nest was followed by news the birds were killed, sparking reader anger. In a separate issue Wilmer Richardson argues tuition tax credits threaten public schools and church-state separation, urging political action.
Congressional hearings open on S.550 to redirect public funds via tuition reimbursement tax credits to sectarian private schools. Backers seek Supreme Court reversal after 1973 ruling, while opponents warn of government establishment and discrimination against nonfavored religious bodies and individuals’ right to voluntary giving.
The Elberon Centennial Committee asks banquet attendees to settle reservations for the Elberon School Reunion promptly. Payable in care of the organizer.
The Gazette invites letters to the editorial page with a 400 word limit. Each letter requires the writer's name street address and signature. A telephone number is needed to authenticate but not published. No anonymous letters and only one letter per writer every 30 days. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities and avoid verse.
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