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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1988
Page
6
Ant Heusnavets, editor of Titanial Pages, was appointed Editorial Board Chairman. Moris becomes Managing Editor as the joint leadership restructures the publication.
The editorial attacks top Democrats including Majority Leader Byrd and Sen. Biden for stalling the INF Treaty ratification. It cites their push to attach an amendment constraining executive interpretation, arguing such posturing mirrors past disputes over the ABM treaty and undermines White House cooperation.
The Iowa Senate objected to a Wall Street Journal ad promoting the state with Governor Branstad’s likeness. The House Appropriations Committee approved discard, citing neutrality, while noting the promotion sold Iowa without party references. The piece touts tax cuts and business friendliness under Branstad, framed as a state effort rather than a political message.
Letter urges Iowa lawmakers not to legalize rugs and numbing of horses and dogs. Argues drugging and masking injuries corrupts sport and endangers animals, urging constituents to contact Des Moines representatives to keep the 1983 ban intact.
A reader notes three TV sliming pitches showing a big smiling girl offering $185 to lose 40 pounds by Easter, another image promises $17 a month for helping Maria, and a twist where funds circulate back. The point ends with a practical reply to eat less and exercise, framing the schemes as flawed.
PayCom Systems Corp. clarifies no AOS service. all Interlata long-distance bills go through AT&T at standard rates. Executive vice president Don D. Anderson and marketing manager Debra Volz thank customers for using PayCom pay phones.
Jean Vopalka reports the loss of a wooden tulip display on her front porch railing and an old coal bucket. The bucket, welded and refurbished by a friend 15 years ago, is a treasured family item from her mother's basement. Case seeks the unlikely return of both items.
A reader offers an extra copy of a World War II book on the Army Air Corps 401st Bomb Group stationed in England and invites interested parties to call 362-5834. Rearuben Avenue NW.
Cathy Shipley, former candidate for safety commissioner, condemns the city and Police Department after Jaeger’s election. She argues the public knew the candidates’ connections and goals, cites detectives cited for drinking on duty who were not fired, and questions Jaeger’s qualifications and experience.
In a letter from Mary Lou Kaloupek of North Liberty, teachers at Clear Creek School in Oxford defend their students ages 7 to 8. They cite a test showing 100 percent knew the earth is round, 100 percent named the equator, and 98 percent knew the home planet, praising their teaching and asking for positive education coverage.
Thoughtful readers in eastern Iowa are invited to express themselves in Outlooks where topics are unlimited and viewpoints are their own. The column encourages free discussion from local residents and emphasizes open dialogue.
A Cedar Rapids family chronicles Joshua a six year old profoundly deaf with cerebral palsy. From early infancy the boy faced testing at Children’s Memorial Hospital and a future built around Monroe Developmental Center. His days blend therapy school meals play and signs from his mother in hope of a breakthrough.
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