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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1985
Page
6
J F Hladky Jr is named Chairman of the Board while Art Heusinkveld is designated Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board. The changes reflect a leadership reshuffle at the publication and set the tone for opinion content moving forward.
President Reagan announced the United States would deactivate a Poseidon submarine to avoid SALT II violations. The move, seen as a tactical concession, aims to strengthen leverage in November while delaying immediate arms impacts and shifting blame to Moscow if Soviet violations persist.
Capitol Hill discussions push to exempt military construction projects under 1 million dollars from the Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirement. Senate support could reduce costs by 1 to 2 billion annually, sparking debate on national security, base renovations, and broader tax implications.
Researchers report evidence that facial expressions may trigger emotions as well as reflect them. Ekman notes anger fear disgust and sadness align with expressions but smiles may not. The piece engages Darwin's universality theory and contrasts Edna Wheeler Wilcox's quip.
A historical reflection on Roe v Wade and abortion ethics. The piece argues for increased concern for unborn lives, critiques pro choice rhetoric, cites 18 million abortions in 11 years, and features Psalm 139 and Proverbs 24 as grounding. It notes shifts in public opinion, mentions Frustaci babies, Bernard Nathanson’s Silent Scream, IRS tax deductions for survivors, and calls for a law restricting abortion on demand. Solomon’s wisdom is urged to persuade readers to take a stand.
Washington attorney general Meese has formed a 111 member commission to study pornography with six public hearings completed and a June 1986 report due. The piece surveys obscenity law, First Amendment limits, and calls for shifting enforcement toward prostitution statutes while noting the challenge of defining obscenity and protecting minors. Universal Press Syndicate.
Outlooks periodic observations from thoughtful eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs. Helen Hunter of Cedar Rapids is a free lance writer and distributor of Successful Living products.
Readers comment on President Reagan's tax plan and the public mood, urging policy balance and scrutiny of officials. The section also includes a puppy abandonment report, housing aid questions, and a concert security fashion critique from Cedar Rapids readers.
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