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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1986
Page
7
The Iowa governor race faces debate count contention. Branstad favors three debates while Junkins seeks six or more, with both sides arguing over timely, meaningful discussion of issues, campaigns, and voter engagement.
The piece laments old figures for sound speed and light speed while praising science's method of revision. It notes sound velocity at 741.5 mph is slightly lowered to 741.1 mph and mulls tachyons and precognition as speculative ideas. It argues open minds and ongoing testing better safeguard certainty.
The Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee defends the paper's handling of the Pelton story while warning about national security risks. The piece questions whether publishing wiring diagram details served the public interest and calls for action against a Woodward source.
A humorous essay on parenting shows a mother frustrated by children failing to put away toys. The piece describes escalating reactions as toys linger, noting the kids dispute what was originally taken out and who should have put it away.
Melinda S Tomsic of Cedar Rapids recounts a chaotic scene over a toy. The five year old Katie and her brother Jeff quarrel about who took out the toy and blame shifts fuel tears and a dog yelp as mom tries to restore order. Katie insists she did not take it out. Lesson one for a five year old shows in the family vignette.
A reader questions Ronald Reagan’s policies blaming U S actions in Lebanon and Libya and criticizing Star Wars while defending a letter writer’s son who was barred from a Des Moines Adventureland trip for grades. The writer argues teachers should not discipline via field trips and that parents bear the discipline role.
A savings account passbook was lost and later mailed back without a note. The owner thanks the anonymous, honest finder for returning the booklet and wishes blessings on them.
The Marion Family YMCA and Pepsi Colt thank the Marion Police Department, Marion Reserves, and Harry Doherty the race security coordinator for help at the May 17 event. Security and traffic control went well, though they were omitted from the last letter. Runners spectators and volunteers appreciate Gene Wallert Pepsi representative.
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