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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1988
Page
6
The piece questions a proposed federal rating system for Medicare physicians, noting risks from caseload differences and patient variables that could misstate care quality. It cautions that ratings may unfairly favor certain doctors, while potential savings and quality gains rely on careful, fair comparisons and proper use of results.
A Concord cemetery housing Emerson Thoreau and Alcott faces calls to remove a tombstone after an obituary subject Sheila Shea’s blunt inscription Who the hell is Sheila Shea is deemed obscene. The dispute foregrounds First Amendment protections for epitaphs while guardians seek rules to curb future profanity in memorial markers.
The essay argues that attempts to hide his true identity undermine George Bush. It traces his roots from Prescott Bush to Yale and Maine summers, condemns his feigned country persona, and suggests Roger Ailes shapes a new image to win the male vote.
A reader criticizes how discrimination is defined and used, arguing the term is misapplied by secondary definitions that equate discrimination with equality. The piece warns that misused discrimination can undermine majority ethics and cites the Iowa liquor store example as indicative of the problem.
Robert O. Ferguson or Wecar Mapias served as fleet manager for the Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co and editor of the company paper before retiring in 1985. His post retirement interests include travel reading and photography.
A reflective piece argues that legality and morality shape a society's character rather than chasing a supposed biological missing link. It contends that civilization hinges on ethical conduct, not animal lust, and warns that a society is only as strong as its weakest moral link.
A parishioner at St. John's Orthodox Christian Church argues that Christian instruction calls for loving enemies and praying for all, including criminals. The letter, replying to a May 25 critique, emphasizes nonjudgmental charity, warns against hatred, and cites Christ’s teachings as guiding defense of all people.
A Cedar Rapids reader questions The Gazette's integrity after a June 13 review of the Civic Ballet, alleging bias toward a single individual and criticizing the use of a freelance writer without disclosed background. The letter urges reader confidence in qualified arts writers and warns against personal viewpoints in review columns.
John Smith of CRST International and the Iowa Motor Truck Association highlight a state program granting over 13000 to Town high schools for post prom and graduation substance free events. About 28500 juniors and seniors were affected, with over 80 percent of recipient schools hosting alcohol and drug free activities for the first time.
The Springville Post-prom party committee thanks all the local businesses for their enthusiastic response and donations that supported this year’s event. Their help made the party much nicer and enjoyed by all, signed by Sheryl Matus Coni Hoskins Mary Zander and Jean McCullough in Springville.
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