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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1988
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris holds the role of Managing Editor. The brief confirms the top editorial leadership positions at the publication.
Editorial argues the ruling protects freedom of speech despite the sting of the Falwell parody. It notes the court refused to curb satire on public figures, despite Falwell's damages claim, and explains why determining “outrageous” content is subjective while highlighting Falwell’s fundraising use of the parody.
City officials and merchants push a trial valet system starting in May at central points like Armstrong's. For about a dollar plus regular downtown fees motorists can hand keys to a valet and avoid parking ramps. The plan aims to attract first-time visitors to Cedar Rapids' rekindled downtown, relying on its stores, skywalks, and cultural venues to entice repeat visits.
Southern leaders push for a single early date to gather 14 states and six outside, but the plan falters as Gore and Jackson face slim Florida votes. Delegates loom large, while turnout worries and regional campaigning puzzle veterans who warn the South may not be heard in one day.
The Mental Health Advocates of Linn County endorsed a bill of rights aimed at case management for the mentally ill mentally retarded and developmentally disabled in Iowa. The board urged broader implementation responsibility and nonpartisan funding to fully enact the plan, calling it a national leadership opportunity. Eugene Chism executive director.
Mary F. Brickley of Marengo criticizes the postal department for using oversized stamps with a steam locomotive image. She argues the extra paper and glue wastes money and calls for cost cutting without reducing services. She urges frugality in stamp design and postal waste.
During February 8 to 12 the national Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week featured homemade valentines from children aired with KHAK radio. The valentines uplifted veterans at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and reflected Americanism and care, promoting healing.
The column discusses headline errors and apostrophe usage with examples. It notes two gaffes in a headline about a father seeking custody and examines slayed versus slowed usage and comma placement in subject verb structures.
Thomas F. Ertz argues that Pat Robertson misreads Planned Parenthood aims and cites 1921 1934 and 1950s proposals for sterilization birth control and warping family policy as a warning. He questions government control over parenthood and cites controversial ideas from Margaret Sanger and Frederick S. Jaffe. He concludes with a call to vigilance.
A renter reports burglary at 1739 D Ave NE with missing personal items stored in a garage. The writer says police, safety officials, and the county attorney have not acted, and urges action or removal of investigators, urging self reliance against criminals.
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