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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1989
Page
10
Jerry Elsen and Gaetan thc torial Board Chairman Dave Morris are named figures in the editorial leadership. The note identifies Morris as Managing Editor.
Editorial argues the Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission should keep the college degree requirement for command staff promotions. It notes national trends show higher education linked to better policing and says veterans who anticipated changes beforehand should have pursued degrees.
Iowa lawmakers kept riverboat gambling tightly restrained with a 200 daily limit and careful oversight. Illinois moves to heighten stakes with a 500 daily cap, but passage remains uncertain. Both states explore tourism boosts along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers as the concept gains footing nationwide.
A college teacher reflects on student attitudes toward learning and politics. He recalls anonymous insults and calls on Election Day, laments lack of curiosity, high standards, and perceived liberal bias, and urges responsibility, tolerance, and engagement with difference. He questions what his students learned from him.
The writer argues that advances in ultrasound and neonatal science undermine pro aborti onist rationales and warns of future danger if abortion remains unchallenged. The letter links abortion to broader threats to vulnerable groups and reflects on moral responsibility and societal protection. 425 Hawkeye Ct. Iowa City is listed as the sender.
A seventh grader at St. Jude Catholic School writes about world hunger. She urges action by individuals and communities to aid starving people in Haiti, Ethiopia, India and elsewhere, sharing personal concern and a call to donate time money and energy.
The message notes bills restricting vehicle modifications, highlighting Ohio’s ban on height changes and a four inch stock-based limit proposed in Texas. It argues lifts support winches, plows, weight, or tire clearance, and questions the rationale behind such bans while defending owners’ choices.
Readers note a cutting of vocational classes at area high schools including Jefferson. Advanced Automotive class at Jefferson may be eliminated hurting students who cannot continue after Auto I and II. Sewing and foods courses also face cuts, with teachers Mrs. Jackson and Miss Dickey cited.
Community member Matthew O Rourke from Marion applauds The Gazette for Michael Davis article critiquing the ACLU. He notes the term separation of church and state not in the First Amendment and values professionals sharing time to inform the public on issues. He looks forward to further commentaries.
A political critique argues against U S support for El Salvador, urging end to financing of Central American violence. Calls for U S Soviet cooperation, global peace, and universal democracy, linking U S security to world stability and condemning civilian harm.
Gregg Dourgarian argues Planned Parenthood undermines self determination privacy and responsibility. He cites Pope Paul VI and Christian teachings asserting sex should remain open to life and condemns abortion AIDS and pornography as outcomes of the organization and secular attitudes.
A mother protests a private funeral for her son in Cedar Rapids arguing survivors have no rights when the spouse controls services. She notes a prolonged divorce attempt since 1988 and disputes rumors of drugs or alcohol in his death. Father Charles D. McDonough preceded him in 1980. she asserts belief in God and a judgment day.
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