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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1986
Page
6
A Gazette editorial questions a proposed bill to seize profits from lawyers who write about cases and funnel funds to legal aid. It argues such a move would chill free expression and fail to address rising civil suit costs, urging lawmakers to abandon the idea and reconsider next year.
The piece reflects on George Raveling leaving Iowa after three seasons to coach USC in the Pac Ten. It notes his discomfort in Iowa, his desire for a quieter, better paid job, and compares his situation to Lute Olson's departure. It laments the public scrutiny and privacy loss coaches face, wishing Raveling well in his new role.
William Safire explains the Reagan administration's foreign policy aims in two regions, Libya and Central America, framing a doctrine that blends power, deterrence, and public support. He notes the tension between avoiding American casualties and resisting subversion, and cites oil and strategic lines as leverage while arguing for a humane, though forceful, global stance.
Letters describe March 23 field trip by ninth graders from McKinley Junior High to a Cedar Rapids Community Theatre performance of Romeo and Juliet hosted by Rockwell Collins. The writer thanks the sponsor and notes learning from comparing stage, text, and video forms.
A 30 year old incident at the Linn County road machinery shop ended with a parked scraper and a truck carrying three John Deere tractors crashing in three consecutive impacts. The truck driver nearly fell asleep. The piece proposes a satirical Rube Goldberg plan involving traffic bumps, a fort, and selling surplus crusher equipment to the Feders, to resolve a dispute between county and city over traffic safety near the former repair shop, now the County Health Center.
A writer vents over farm hardship and TV talk show fantasies while recounting 1985-86 tax figures. He notes lower income year to year, recalls bank requests for financial statements, and contrasts farm costs with small business earnings amid broad government intervention debates.
John B. Walters notes the tough times for farmers and insurers while criticizing government aid. He argues most farmers will survive and urges sensible money management, stressing a steady net worth rather than government intervention.
A reader argues against a 1 percent sales tax increase to fund education, contending higher teacher salaries will not improve learning. They note Iowa per pupil spending and property tax allocations, challenge claims of a teacher shortage, and defend Iowa’s educational quality as a product of its people and students.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words with the writer’s name street address and signature required. A telephone number is needed for authentication though not published. Anonymous letters may be published if authenticated. Content should focus on issues and events, not personalities, with one letter per writer every 30 days.
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