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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1981
Page
6
A 1981 California court case debates teaching creationism as science and whether evolution should be treated as a religion. The judge ruled that public schools may not promote religious views, preserving science education as non religious. The piece argues redefining contents of science and religion would erase both in schools.
Iowa CLEC and consumer groups contend liberalized depreciation lets utilities defer federal taxes and fund expansion. The practice, legal since 1954, draws opposition as state regulators favor straight-line methods and questions of tax revenue and rate bases arise.
A reader criticizes NEA columnist Robert Walters for misrepresentation and on point by point dispute. The letter challenges tax treatment of oil drilling costs, capitalization rules for other industries, depletion allowances, and assumptions about wealth and union ownership.
A reader praises the Paramount Theatre Follies and Cedar Rapids talent. The event wowed the crowd with stunning scenery costumes and performances by the Symphony and Women’s Committee while suggesting more recognition for participants.
A letter writer argues Kathryn Koob should be respected as a service member, not labeled a hero or heroine. The author, a WWII veteran, claims Koob’s imprisonment by Iran foes honor and owes Iowa and the U S. an apology and retraction for the insult.
A columnist argues pollution reflects inner corruption and biblical failing. He cites waste, smoke, noisy and vulgar speech, urging repentance through Jesus Christ to cleanse hearts and save the environment.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite readers to express their views on unlimited topics. The column emphasizes personal perspectives and the right to opinion without editorial filters.
California scientists report evidence for the big bang as four distant galaxies are detected, suggesting a universe about 18 billion years old. The piece argues that reasonable faith aligns with evolution and astronomy, contrasting creationist views and citing Wheeler and O’Keefe on cosmic design and life’s rarity.
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