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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1990
Page
4
Anna Quindlen argues that Nixon looms over Baby Boomer distrust of politics. The piece links lifelong imagery of Nixon to broader voter disillusionment and reflects on Nixon’s enduring cultural symbolism and its impact on perceptions of leaders.
The piece argues Bush must consult Congress and the U N Security Council before any strong action against Iraq. It cites Sen Nunn and others who warn against war without broad American public support and international legitimacy. Unilateral attack is deemed a monumental mistake given high stakes in the Persian Gulf.
The piece notes franking privileges allow House and Senate to mail newsletters at no cost, urging reforms to curb waste. New rules require quarterly public disclosures on franked mail and copies of mass mailings, with Senate rules demanding filing copies for mailings to 500 or more constituents and published mailing costs.
A University Hospitals employee protests the University of Iowa symposium The Beginnings of Human Life arguing that pro life voices are missing and that research using aborted fetal tissue is justified The letter criticizes the symposium committee and questions the credibility of anti life researchers citing religious influence and biased outcomes.
The author laments liberal rezoning that shifts residential to offices and boutiques in Cedar Rapids. While Armstrong's and others close, plans include converting upper floors to offices and lower levels to shops, with a new Montrose Hotel site building. The piece warns of reduced affordable housing and questions who will lease the growing office space downtown.
Dan Boddicker thanks campaign volunteers voters and opponent after the November election. He praises the team as caring qualified and hardworking and expresses honor for supporters and a positive race in Iowa House District 43.
A reader thanks Berni Donnelly for founding and leading the Operation Desert Shield Support Group. The writer notes its growing size and the care it offers to families troubled by the conflict, hoping for no war but pledging support if needed.
The Kirkwood Creative Writing Class will conduct phone interviews to collect memories of Elizabeth Bender. Call Esther Koffron at 364-5642 or write to 1634 D Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 with memories and support.
Rose Alice Bertling of Route 1 Solon writes to the Neighbors section to publicly thank Maurie Miller for his courage strength and faith. She notes his quiet dignity at church and football games and says his example touched many lives beyond his close circle.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved buying a $2,250 body composition analyzer largely funded by a federal Transit Department grant. Proponents say it will show how fat converts to muscle and motivate fitness, while critics question the price and need for taxpayers to fund the device.
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