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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1986
Page
6
The editorial questions Memorial Day Hands Across America impact, noting about 28 million raised with 17 million for expenses and a likely net under 20 million. It argues the effort shows symbols of a deeper hunger problem requiring steady work, personal sacrifice, and government action, beyond hype.
A critique of Senate and House transition rules in the tax reform bills, noting 174 rules in the Senate bill and five times the cost in the House version. The piece argues for clearer rules to reduce perceptions of corruption, emphasizing fairness and transparency in identifying exemptions and tax favors.
The world faces a painful South African crisis as Pretoria declares a national emergency. The piece argues abolition is inevitable but warns of a long, difficult period ahead with widespread suffering. External action alone will not force a peaceful solution. responses must confront enduring racial injustice.
Flora Lewis argues for sharp selective sanctions on South Africa to deter massacres and pressure change. Focus should be on decision makers, consular closures, and targeted incentives to build black leadership and a multiracial future, mindful of postapartheid realities.
A reader argues for stronger U S border patrols at the Mexico line and critiques liberty restoration funding. They warn that lax borders invite crime and terrorists and advocate protecting all borders now. A second letter questions apartheid in South Africa, defends U S bombing Libya while condemning actions there, and cautions against outside meddling.
The Gazette outlines letter rules including 400 word limit and required real name street address and signature. It notes letters address issues more than personalities and warns against anonymous submissions and verse. The author questions campus demonstrations and suggests exploring domestic problems before judging other nations.
Gazette editorial notes Bobby Hansen organizes a benefit basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to help struggling Iowa farmers. The piece lampoons types of donors and fundraisers while praising Hansen's effort, warning that some motives may skew generosity, quoting King Stanislas of Poland on true generosity.
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