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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1988
Page
6
A fragment lists roles at a newspaper: Joe Lady 1H as President, Joh Donel as Executive Vice President and Treasurer John Robertson as Executive Editor Ant Hawinkveld as Editor of Editorial Pages, with Editorial Board Chairman Dave Moris and Managing Tutor.
The editorial urges honoring fallen service members with a midsummer solemnity and urges all Americans to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. It recalls the memorials controversial start, praises the black wall engraved with 57 892 names, and honors the young sacrifices of the producing class.
An RAPIDS woman won a $4,000 prize and two seats after submitting Prairie Meadows as the race track name, one of 30 identical entries drawn from 26,227. Critics question the choice, preferring names like Canterbury Downs or Keeneland over Prairie Meadows.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission bans lawn darts citing three children killed in recent years and about 670 injuries yearly. It allows plastic tipped variants but prohibits public sale, arguing the device is too dangerous for consumers.
A London based Article 19 report surveys 50 nations to show censorship persists worldwide. It notes bans on books and authors, licensing, taxation, and government controlled information in places from Pakistan to North Korea, Morocco to Mexico, and the United States to Britain. The study finds Western defenses against censorship vary in vigor while many regimes maintain control through fear and law.
Edna Miner Larson argues for open grieving and ongoing remembrance beyond Memorial Day. She urges conversations about the deceased, post-funeral outreach, and community support to reduce inward pain and honor those who served and loved ones who have passed. Larson notes Memorial Day as a personal tribute moment and highlights her affiliations with the National Federation of American Penwomen.
Readers discuss Memorial Day meaning highlighting sacrifice and national gifts while veterans recall war memories. Letters also raise concerns about jail work-release costs and political questions around Phil stammer, plus a Washington prom after-party report and thanks from the Washington after-prom committee.
Voter Charles Osborne of 82 West Post Rd NW endorses James Houser. He cites door knocking and constituent outreach as signs of dedication and readiness to serve in the Mouse District 81. Osborne urges support ahead of the June 7 election.
Letters must reach The Gazette editorial department by Wednesday noon June 1. submissions support candidates or issues and shorter pieces have higher chance of publication before the June 7 primary.
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