Editorial: Will National Economic Commission curb deficit
The piece compares the NEC with the Grace Commission and questions its potential to cut deficits while spurring growth. It notes political concerns around appointees, potential leaks, and the risk of a one term presidency if the economy falters before the September 1989 reporting deadline.
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Commission
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
National Commission On Social Security Reform
Social Security Panel
Washington
Reagan
Judge Eads ruling sparks Cedar Rapids bookstore dispute
District Judge Williams Eads issued a court order allowing a temporary adult bookstore on Fifth Avenue SE. Protesters urge the decision reflects public sentiment and Geneva Tower residents. The ruling centers on the city’s occupancy permit and the law as written.
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Williams Eads
Fifth Avenue SE
Geneva Tower
Cedar Rapidians
Linn
Eads
Letters to the Gazette Reflect Cedar Rapids Concerns and Community Kudos
Readers express frustration with Judge Eads over a downtown issue and urge safer neighborhoods. The letter highlights PTA Heritage Week at Franklin Middle School and thanks civic groups, museums, and local schools for Snow Sculpt ’88 and heritage exhibits. Community members propose a Medicaid physician list to aid families seeking care.
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Franklin Middle School
PTA
Tom van Deest
Jim Meskimen
Frank and
Mae Novotny
Czech Heritage Foundation
Fine Arts Foundation
Lileah Harris
Mary Nassif
Anna Marie Klein
Sons of
Norway
Vesterheim
Decorah
Darrell Henning
Eastman Kodak
Bio-Products
Eastman Kodak Co
Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Washington, Jefferson, Kennedy
LaSalle
Marion
Linn-Mar
Metro
Prairie
United Way
Barb Ernst
Fifth Ave
Reader Voices on Churchs Actions and Welfare Budgets
Baird A. King criticizes Catholic priests and Jehovahs Witnesses, argues Watch Tower failed prophecies harmed members, praises Gazette coverage, and questions U S support to Israel, Nicaragua contras, and Vatican funds as tax free. He cites 1975 end times forecast and urges scrutiny.
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Gazette
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Israel
U.S
Nicaragua
Vatican
Baird A. King
St. Dr
Real Camp versus the lure of modern programs
An activity coordinator reflects on the evolving world of youth camps. She contrasts church supported activities with high tech and luxury camps, urges parental guidance, and champions genuine camping spirit and simple experiences for children.
Common and uncommon misspellings in newspaper text
A playful note on misspellings and usage in Iowa sports and news writing. It cites nonpareil gamut arctic Antarctic disasterous that and suggests correct forms like nonpareil gamut arctic Antarctic disastrous.
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Ohio State
May
Might
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans Open Forum
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express views on varied topics. A Marion resident and part time Kirkwood Community College instructor, formerly an English teacher in Denver and Micronesia with the Peace Corps, contributes background.
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Kirkwood Community College
Denver
Micronesia
Peace Corps
Summer Camps and Parental Guidance in 1988
The piece contrasts traditional roughing it camping with modern summer camps for children, noting a surge in PG rated options. It argues parents must guide choices to preserve the core idea of a Real Camp amid evolving camp offerings and memories.
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Dad
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