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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1990
Page
4
A columnist urges graduates to leverage hope and action as world events reshape nations. He cites Berlin Wall shifts, Mandela’s release, and global changes, urging young people to question costs and priorities. He warns older generations created challenges yet offers faith in graduates’ potential and responsibility to improve society.
Editorial argues the ADA should cover congressional employees as it does private workers. It notes the House rejected Grassley's amendment and created a sham FEPC office with no appeal. The piece urges reinstating the Grassley amendment in conference committee.
An overview of Memorial Day origins from 1866 Waterloo New York to 1868 Arlington. The piece notes regional tributes in Iowa towns and the broader purpose beyond a long weekend, urging reflection on those who served in war and peace.
Mark Ladage from Kent Drive NE recounts Nov 1 car vandalism and $2,000 in losses including $1,100 in stereo gear. He urges stronger Neighborhood Watch, more police patrols, harsher penalties for auto break-ins, and broader citizen crime awareness.
Zula M. Oujiri praises Cedar Rapidians and 40 workers who distributed poppies for the American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Unit No. 5. The effort benefits veterans next year and earned wide support across the community.
Dr William G Crook argues against routine drug use for ADHD children noting advantages of behavior therapy and diet studies from 1989. He claims hundreds of patients improved without drugs and directs readers to the International Health Foundation for information by mail.
Gary L Roberts argues against a Mars mission with a 2019 target and a $500 billion price tag. He cites US debt and health care concerns, questions funding methods, and suggests funds are better spent on the environment and domestic needs. He criticizes the prioritization by Bush NASA and Congress.
Residents fear loss of customers and property tax revenue as the Marion bypass redirects traffic. They worry rezoning will affect wildlife habitats, endanger motorists, and bring noise and disruption to residents moving to outskirts. Preservation measures urged to keep downtown commerce viable.
An 18 year old female argues in favor of keeping abortion legal. She cites conscience, bodily autonomy, the harm of unwanted pregnancies, and the impact on rape survivors as persuasive reasons to support pro choice.
A Sunday Gazette piece honors 40 babies pictured on page 8A May 20. The note laments five babies once referred to as it and urges replacing it with baby to gain true meaning of life and love.
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