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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1988
Page
6
Editorial critiques a Senate approved measure to use U S air and naval forces for drug interdiction in international waters and border surveillance, warning of risks to military primacy and defense capacity while noting possible narrow scope. The piece cites White House support and House parallels as justification.
The piece argues against wide use of armed forces for domestic law enforcement. It notes soldiers sailors fliers and Marines have mainly defense duties and warns escalation risks including arrests of civilians. It credits Pentagon reluctance and urges tight clear limits despite aim to curb drug crime.
An Evansdale driver reports finding 13 stolen bronze grave markers in a scrap load destined for the St. Louis area. He notes most targets were veterans graves and urges a ban on buying or processing such graveyard scrap. Lawmakers are urged to act next year to curb interstate and local theft by tightening dealer and smelter rules and imposing stiff penalties.
A reader questions church funding of profits from alcohol and crime, citing scripture and a claim about a Chicago archdiocese offer. In another letter, William Crandall of Mount Vernon complains about VA medical care in Iowa City, noting 71 pills daily and $900 paid out of pocket since 1987, and praises veterans volunteers while posting bumper stickers in support.
A Cedar Rapids letter discusses Fathers for Equal Rights internal changes from FRC to IFER, noting May 5 chapter meetings, committee appointments, and progress reports due June 2 at Peoples Bank East. The writer praises local effort and collective achievement in advancing the group’s goals. RJ Burwinkel.
A reader urges better road manners for Memorial Day travel. Emphasis on keeping left lane for passing, avoiding tailgating on two-lane roads, using turn signals, and always buckling up to save lives. Addresses and personal details are included.
Otto P. Sankot, commander Sradshaw Post 39, protests that a serviceman with nine years in the armed forces and 1,000 hours at Iowa City Veterans Hospital cannot join or receive care due to wartime service rules. He argues the policy unfairly penalizes peace era veterans and urges action to end the bias.
During National Nursing Home Week at Pineview Care Center residents hosted a carnival May 8 to 15 to raise funds for Camp Courageous. Activities included a visit by Mambo the Clown and Shrine Circus, with $450 raised from games and refreshments. Volunteers and families were thanked by activity coordinator Diane Arnold.
A reader from Cedar Rapids questions the Rev Larry Johnson, president of Citizens for Decency, about past legal issues and his motives. The letter attacks his influence, calls him pompous, and argues funds and effort should aid elderly and underprivileged instead of protest actions.
A fragmented OCR note hints at endless outlooks linked to heirs and expressions of unlimited potential. The readable words suggest discussion of future topics and inheritance themes without clear context or concrete details.
The letter traces Wilbur and Orville Wrights boyhood in Cedar Rapids from 1878 to 1881 and notes local sites, schools and the Bishop Wright household. It compares Cedar Rapids origins with later Dayton where the brothers lived and pursued early flying experiments starting with a cork toy helicopter and kites.
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