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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1987
Page
6
The piece urges a broader spending cut plan, warns against treating Social Security as budgetable, and cites past moves to unify the budget. It argues removing Social Security from the budget, possibly off-budget by 1992, would protect beneficiaries and reduce perceived deficits.
Rep. E. Thomas Coleman proposes a report every time a group raises or spends 5 000 or more, arguing current lobbying law is inadequate and not timely enough for Supreme Court battles. Critics warn it could burden clerks and infringe privacy while not changing how influence works.
A Cedar Rapids reader urges action on police nepotism, a costly self insurance loss from a fire station fire, removed school crossing signs, unmanned stations, and stronger patrols. The letter supports safety commissioner leadership changes and praises community partners including The Gazette and local hospitals for child safety programs. Further comments question city council accountability and note EMT training benefits for firefighters and defends the safety commissioner's role amid past leadership turmoil.
A Marion resident urges support for mayoral candidate Vic Klopfenstein citing community betterment work. Other letters defend city insurance choices, noting deductible saves and past auditor reports on low property losses despite a recent fire station incident.
The YWCA hosts a community festival with Tom Pease entertainment, games, swimming, and food on October 10. Volunteers and sponsors including St Luke's Lovey Bear, Officer McGruff, Shriner Clowns, and Alpha Omega Pi assist, with Cedar Rapids Jaycees, local businesses, and several organizations contributing time and funds.
A reader questions U S disease priorities citing CDC AIDS figures and state data. The letter compares AIDS MS and mental health totals, argues most sufferers are not at fault, and asks why resources favor a few over millions seeking help.
A reader laments daily bulk mail, noting prizes baiting visits to resort sites and claims of winnings. He recalls losing items like a VCR and a Chrysler while questions linger on hidden stipulations. He also critiques Medicare ads by insurers promising coverage and swift claims to protect savings.
A rural Center Point resident shares blunt opinions on insurance mailings, telemarketing, and political calls. The writer lampoons celebrity endorsements and proposes humorous, feisty ways to frustrate solicitors while urging readers to share ideas.
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