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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1988
Page
9
Readers in Marion weigh higher per diem and pension boosts for Iowa lawmakers against public trust and a busy redevelopment era. The letters praise growth of a downtown mall and a new depot park while warning about library site politics and the need for accessible services.
The League urges rapid Senate action to approve the INF Treaty with the Soviet Union, praising on site verification and cautioning against weakening restraints on strategic weapons. It warns that without broader arms limits the treaty could be undermined and the arms race continue. Pearl Munich League of Women Voters of C R Marion 1914 Park Ave SE.
Larry Roth denounces the Central Abuse Registry and Iowa Code 235A.18 as allowing unfounded child abuse records to linger. He argues DHS operates without proper oversight and calls for rewriting provisions that he says enable slander and hinder wrongful accusations redress.
A reader in Hiawatha argues FM stations deliver more radio heat than a single 40-watt cellular transmitter. He recalls WMT-FM’s 100 KW output after upgrading from 50 KW and notes FM reception issues across multiple spots, suggesting antenna positioning may affect interference.
A letter writer argues against 48 cent price spreads and defends full service pricing. The piece contrasts the cost of gas with charges for other goods and highlights the value of oil changes, tire inspections, and roadside help provided at full-serve stations, urging readers to reconsider.
A grateful spouse thanks those who helped Benny on April 8 including Don Dippel Bud O Kelly and John Fillmore for calling for help, Jim Stickney for CPR, the Marion Fire Department and Mercy Hospital, and Mary and Bob Madden for support. The letter urges area residents to learn CPR and live in the Cedar Rapids Marion area.
The controversy centers on location vs expansion with Westdale, Edgewood Plaza, and a preferred site. Critics claim the board ignored accessibility and costs, citing wasted funds on the main building and urging trustee elections to curb arrogance and improve public input.
The library leadership asks to maintain the current board, continuing the focus on reference and recreation materials and avoiding political or neighborhood divides. The aim is steady guidance for the city’s library system within its budget.
A parent reports the theft of their Alpha I bike from the front yard around April 22. They bought two bikes for Christmas and their 6-year-old learned to ride without training wheels two weeks prior. They ask for the bike's return, no questions asked, noting a grieving child watching others ride.
A collection of periodic observations from thoughtful residents of eastern Iowa inviting diverse opinions. The writers share individual viewpoints on broad topics with no imposed limits.
Bruce F. Anderson of Cedar Rapids retires after a career in broadcasting government service and hospital public relations.
A political analysis argues 11th hour voters decide presidential outcomes by favoring bland, safe candidates and whether a ticket includes or avoids high risk figures. It weighs Bush vs Dukakis and the potential impact of pairing Dukakis with Jesse Jackson on late energy and turnout.
The piece collects humorous misstatements from headlines and captions. It notes a coach quote about Henry Patrick, a pregnancy headline, oddly dated timelines, and typos amusing readers in Iowa and Manchester. It highlights playful journalism and reader reactions.
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