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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1983
Page
7
The Gazette critiques the ERA push noting last month’s Senate hearing left major uncertainties unresolved. Critics warn only clear definition or new wording can rally voters and lawmakers, else a repeat of last round’s dead end in the race for 38 state approvals.
Iowa Governor Branstad rejects a state lottery bill while national Republicans push a $100,000 New Beginnings sweepstakes. Donations aren’t required to enter. The promo features a wealthy family and cash, drawing mixed GOP reactions. Davis, linked to Reader's Digest win offers, is noted as a potential 1984 ticket figure.
Ingeborg Morris, known for keeping goats despite a county livestock ban, is sentenced to 30 days in Seminole Valley Flat jail after five contempt of court charges and $2,500 in fines over two years. Circuit Judge C Vernon Mize Jr. delivered the sentence, underscoring his firm stance.
A columnist questions the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision amid renewed debate over abortion the morality of abortion and the court's constitutional reasoning. The piece argues that restricting abortion to save a mother's life or prevent rape alters morality by degree and criticizes the court's 6 3 reaffirmation as flawed jurisprudence.
A provocative essay argues crowds are obsolete thanks to television. It envisions canned and professional crowds for events from sports to politics, detailing costs, labor tensions, and potential impact on the court’s free speech rulings and Roe v Wade debates.
A reader defends the governor against Don Avenson's remarks calling him a little twerp. The letter accuses Avenson of obstructionist tactics and budget busting amendments, urging a public apology from the speaker. The writer contrasts Avenson's 59 legislative supporters with the governor's broader backing.
A consumer questions Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. about rising yearly bills noting 25 percent fewer kilowatt hours still yielding higher charges. The writer cites apparent monthly rate increases labeled as energy adjustments, delays in responses, and tax boosts cited by IE.
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