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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1986
Page
1
The 1986 Iowa governor race prompts debate on how many debates are ideal between Terry Branstad and Lowell Jenkins. The editorial argues three debates suffice to inform voters, while Jenkins seeks six, and stresses debates are part of a broader campaign for an informed electorate.
The piece notes the revised sound speed from 741.5 to 741.1 mph and argues science should revise beliefs with new data. It ponders tachyons and precognition, but affirms trusted methods and open minds as essential, while noting the daily impact may be minimal.
A Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee defends the paper’s handling of the Pelton story while warning about government pressure and the risks of releasing sensitive national security details. The piece questions whether the Post served the public interest and calls for identifying any Woodward source.
A humorous parenting column on the toy chaos in a family home. The narrator recalls the recurring battle when children refuse to put away toys, citing blame shifting and parental frustration, with vivid, comic detail. The piece centers on a volatile moment over a toy left out Thursday and a sibling named Katie triggering conflict.
A Cedar Rapids mother recounts a chaotic family scene over a toy left out. Siblings Katie and Jeff quarrel about who removed it, culminating in tears and a bedtime retreat. The mother notes Katie’s insistence on innocence and her own exasperation as a home moment becomes a humorous memoir fragment.
Deanna Holets complains about a June field trip denial tied to her son’s grades and argues teachers should not punish students for low marks. The letter also cites Donald Kaul’s June 6 critique of Ronald Reagan, accusing him of militaristic missteps and policy failures.
A reader thanks the anonymous person who mailed back a lost passbook found elsewhere. The note expresses gratitude and blessings for the honesty shown in returning the savings account document. June 9 is mentioned as the return date.
The Marion Family YMCA and Pepsi Cola acknowledge the Marion Police Department and Marion Reserves plus Harry Daugherty for assisting at the May 17 10000 meter event. Security and traffic control were praised though some names were omitted from a prior letter. Runners spectators and volunteers appreciated the help. Gene Wallert Pepsi representative.
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