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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1988
Page
9
Douglas A. Raplinger questions U S coverage of Angola and criticizes U S covert aid to UNITA and RENAMO. He argues the label freedom fighters masks brutal violence and child starvation caused by the rebels, urging readers to see the human cost.
The piece distills University of Iowa gum research on sugar and sugarless gum effects post meals. It notes saliva buffering times, acid reduction with chewing after eating, and cautions sugar content while recommending brushing and fluoride as best care. It includes quotes from dental professionals and emphasizes practical oral health guidance.
A letter argues against cutting Cedar Rapids schools from Grant Wood Area Education Agency, citing loss of psychologists, specialists, librarians, and nurses. It praises Grant Wood as a key regional resource and questions budget guarantees if funds are redirected. It also comments on Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign, praising its positive impact and urging supporters to join Jackson at conventions.
David R. Kohl argues against top down wealth creation and free trade. He asserts real growth starts at the bottom with the working class, citing supply side ethics and plant relocations as harmful. He uses natural-world analogies to urge bottom-up economic improvement.
A letter about an April 25 essay on interacting with elders moves a reader who has endured years of loss. Karen Melsha Duette's California visit of 10 days brought joy and companionship, as relatives and friends joined, revealing how deeply lonely life can be for seniors separated from loved ones.
The Gazette reports reggae artist Patrick Alley accuses Mick Jagger of stealing a chorus from Just Another Night. Alley claims Jagger used a modified version of the 1979 chorus in the 1985 hit also titled Just Another Night.
A letter writer recounts an outrageous St Luke's hospital bill from March 1986. She questions charges for Tylenol and another medication not received, claims double billing for admissions and discharges, and notes a $75 physician admitting fee plus $30 for sign out. She says Metropolitan Insurance pledged to pay, sparking anger at rising medical costs.
The A N Palmer chapter of the Professional Secretaries International discussed overlong and complex terms. The piece notes many prefer simpler forms like finalize over others and praises secretaries for spotting mistakes bosses miss.
Periodic observations from thoughtful residents of eastern Iowa inviting varied topics and personal perspectives. Contributors express opinions on local life, culture, and daily affairs in a reflective column style.
Former college literature and composition instructor in West Virginia Iowa and Minnesota, Ben Wolverton Jr. now lives on Birch Lake Farm near Troy Mills.
The piece recalls Khalil Wazir’s 1983 assassination, protests in Gaza and the West Bank, and controversial U S support for Israel. It critiques Israeli expansion, Palestinian displacement, and incoming elections while urging understanding and justice for both peoples. It links history from 1917 to today, urging nonviolent paths to peace.
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