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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1985
Page
9
The writer criticizes State Democratic Chairman David Nagle for a drunken driving arrest at 2 30 a m after a bar visit. They argue Nagle’s lane change implies weaving, not fatigue, and note alcohol level likely exceeded the legal limit. The piece warns against defending drinking and driving and urges public attitude change.
Working man and former state senator warns Iowa voters that Senate plans include local earnings taxes up to 6 percent, unlimited property taxes, local income tax up to 30 percent, local sales tax, and motor vehicle taxes. He urges defeating all local option taxes to save jobs. Cloyd Robinson, Iowans for Tax Relief. Also concerns over censorship on University of Iowa campus and suppression of conservative voices by student groups.
An ISU alumnus argues against selling WOI TV to private interests, citing an $80 million ISU endowment drive and potential loss of direct benefits to students. He urges lawmakers to oppose the legislation and affirms the editorial stance supporting state ownership.
Taxpayers ask why a large vacant Public Library is converted for an art museum with ample parking and no local vote. They question costs upkeep and the lack of broad city representation while asking for expected attendance and revenue impact. An oblique reference to Halley’s comet appears in the closing line.
A sermon and editorial letter defend bold Christian preaching in response to a St. Patrick's Day event. Authors urge believers to act saved, warn of hell, and call for repentance. They frame preaching as freedom of speech and gospel duty to rebuke sin and declare God's glory.
In a reflective note from the region, the author extols Iowa as a lovely place to live noting its spring renewal. The piece contrasts adversities with the beauty of freshly worked fields green grass budding trees and shrubs in color and bloom.
Clair L. Scott argues the March 18 piece distorted facts about prevailing rates and bid differences. He cites Fisher & Sheehan findings on Regents projects, noting 1 percent bid gaps can mask wage disparities, causing delays and cross-state worker mobility.
In response to Absent fathers, a letter writer argues that many fathers gain access through divorce and no fault laws. The Cedar Rapids Chapter of the Iowa Fathers Rights Council meets at Peoples Bank East at 7 30 p m on the first Thursday each month with an informational meeting planned April 4 for those wishing to support.
In Ames a debate between Duane Gish and John Patterson centers on lysozyme differences across humans chickens and chimpanzees. Patterson shows chicken lysozyme differs by 51 of 130 amino acids while chimpanzee matches human. The piece argues such facts support evolution and notes Gish made several erroneous claims.
Two arguments contrast planetary formation and atmosphere outcomes with evolutionary theory against creationist claims. The piece notes Venus temperatures and gravity shaping surfaces, then critiques Dr. Gish's probability analogy for life’s origin, highlighting DNA RNA and amino acid variability, and cites Crockett L. Grabbe of Iowa as a commentator with a follow up slated for April 3.
A caustic look at verb formation in the Ing Age contrasts 老ize and noun mentor with verbs like parenting and waitering. The piece critiques student program prose and notes dictionaries reject using parenting as a verb while colleges tout ment oring benefits.
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