Sullivan favors decriminalizing tobacco sales to minors
The editor praises Louis Sullivan for proposing civil penalties instead of criminal charges for selling tobacco to minors. He argues enforcement would improve if health departments handle cases and licenses for retailers mimic alcohol rules. The piece links decriminalization to reducing youth nicotine use and suggests similar logic for illicit drugs.
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Christian Science Monitor
Sullivan
Public Health Department
Notable Iowa Flash Floods Spark Disaster Declarations
Following a weekend of intensive rainfall, seven Iowa counties were declared disaster areas by Governor Terry Branstad. The floods produced raging torrents from small streams, flooding roads and mobile home parks while a drowning occurred in Le Claire. Rescue workers and the Red Cross aided amid a drought-weary region seeking relief and future preparedness.
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Colorado
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Ohio
Micaela Aguilar
le Claire
American Red Cross
Roadblocks for drunks debate raise rights concerns
A Texas column questions the Supreme Court ruling allowing police roadblocks to stop all motorists to check for drunk driving. The piece imagines absurd patrols from estate planners to dental hygienists and other groups, arguing risks to civil liberties.
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Angelina County
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
Smokey the Bear
Increase numbers in House of Representatives
James K. Glassman argues for enlarging the House from 435 to 475 for 1992 and then by 10-year steps toward about 600. He cites Madison, historical freezes, and a study by John and Charles Kromkowski showing current apportionment distortions and potential gains in representation.
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House of Representatives
James K. Glassman
Washington
U.S
James Madison
Congress
John Kromkowski
National Center For Urban Ethnic Affairs
Catholic University
Charles Kromkowski
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Kromkowskis
New York
Iowa
Con
House of Commons
Chamber of Deputies
Zazoo Beach Club dress code sparks criticism
Readers complain after Zazoo The Beach Club opened on June 8 to crowds turned away for wearing outfits not matching a dress code. The letter writers say no such rule was advertised and a beach club should not enforce collars and shorts with hems in hot Iowa weather.
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Zazoo
Iowa
Zazoo’s
Anita Duckett
Mark McKinstry
12Th St. SW
Criticism of Fair's Tim Rivers act cited as unnecessary cruelty
A reader condemns the All Iowa Fair for not renewing Tim Rivers and his high diving act, arguing animal exploitation is wrong for families. The note recalls Judge Eads's remark on taste and mental vacuity, signed by Laurie Hogan of 5300 Midway Dr NW.
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All Iowa Fair
Tim Rivers
Eads
Laurie Hogan
Midway Dr
Rights and freedoms debated over abortion funding
The text argues for limiting rights when they infringe others and warns against anti-family planners forcing abortion. It suggests public aid recipients be informed that future pregnancies will not increase funding and presents three options including abortion at government expense. It invokes fears of Mafia-run clinics.
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U.S
Concert Review Controversy Prompted by Dee Ann Rexroat
A reader blasts Dee Ann Rexroat for biased concert reviews and bashing rock shows and asks for a public explanation. The writer offers to review shows for The Gazette and claims past critiques misjudge performances by artists including Diana Ross and Cher. The letter pressures the paper for accountability and a published reply.
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Dee Ann
the Gazette
Leas
Diana Ross
Cher
Osco Drug Store in Cedar Rapids Shows Kind Service
A reader praises Osco Drug Store in Cedar Rapids for considerate service to elderly and disabled customers. They note drive up pickup, staff bringing purchases to cars, and refusal of tips, highlighting simple acts of kindness.
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Osco Drug Store
Cedar Rapids
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Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Health Department
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Midwest
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Madison
Great Britain
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Japan
Montana
Roll Call
Washington Post Service
Viene Pisaster
Dee Ann Rexroat
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