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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1986
Page
9
In a Gazette letter, a writer warns that private alcohol sales for state revenue could lower drinking age protections and encourage teen access. The author urges adults to prioritize teen safety over economic pressure, noting youths’ long term risks and calling for alternative economic solutions.
A March 5 editorial argues restricting porn publishers would harm free speech more than the product. The writer recounts receiving a Notice To Appear for a $15 parking violation at the Veterans Hospital, misattributed to Judy A. Winterowd, with a confusing vehicle description and court process. The piece weaves in commentary on pornography laws, child exploitation studies, and civil liberties debates, concluding with reflections on justice and misidentification.
Larry Conover reports on a Cedar Rapids meeting featuring Sister Deborah Barrett of Chicago, a NOW member and National Coalition of American Nuns critic, who claimed most Catholics favor abortion. Iowa and Illinois dioceses reject her as a speaker. The piece contrasts NOW positions with biblical proverbs and cites Schlafly’s critique of NOW and NOW’s 1985 resolutions.
A reader warns that the White House seeks vast funds to block communism while the Iowa Legislature denies the people a vote on a seat belt measure. The letter decries concentrated power, urges voting rights restoration, and cautions against creeping Big Brother governance. It questions sunset curfews and constitutional rights, urging active civic resistance.
Jim Bridge from 1833 Fifth Ave SW offers a quip about Sandinistas and contras wearing each other’s uniforms, worried about mixups in battle and suggesting a $100 million funding idea for President Ronnie to decide purchases.
Readers respond to Dave Gosch’s March 17 article claiming most Catholics favor abortion. They dispute Sister Deborah Barrett’s statements as a nun and question the polls cited, stressing that true Catholics oppose abortion and labor to defend life. They challenge the source and scope of the reported views.
A jagged rock the size of a baseball smashed through a bedroom window, showering shards across the bed. No injuries occurred as the room was empty, prompting a plea for teachers and parents to warn children about the dangers of throwing rocks.
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