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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1988
Page
7
In a letter to the Gazette a reader contends police tickets during a caucus near Nixon Elementary School were unfair. The piece argues space was tight, emergency access was not a real danger, and suggests officers should have informed motorists rather than ticketed.
The article discusses porn addiction linked to childhood trauma, mentions Meese era entrapment under Operation Looking Glass, and cites cases including Robert Brase who shot himself after entrapment. It notes debates over prenatal influence on sexual interest and criticizes religious explanations.
A reader thanks The Gazette for reporting on Jehovah's Witnesses and urges broader coverage of other denominations. The letter warns of manipulation and ostracism in churches, cites personal experiences with dismissive leaders, and advises thorough pre-membership investigation to avoid emotional and financial harm.
The Wednesday notice recalls Hjordis Dahlen a cheerful kindhearted columnist who shared wisdom in this paper. An admirer compiled a scrapbook of her letters and readers sent messages while she was in a care center. The message honors her humble spirit and cites John 13:35 as her guiding verse.
A 1973 lament argues abortion as government edict and calls for a national turnaround. It links 18 million abortions since the Supreme Court ruling to economic strain on services for children and the elderly, urging people to speak up for change and oppose expediency.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Brewer of Ely thank Eastern Iowans for prayers thoughts money and concern shown for their daughter her husband and the children. They express heartfelt gratitude to those who offered help.
Third annual Doctors With A Heart event provided over 170 patients with about $15,000 in health care services on Valentine Saturday. Medical staff, volunteers, and media partners assisted, with sponsors including Patterson Dental Co and Dowie Outdoor Advertising Co. The group invites more health professionals to participate next year to expand care efforts.
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