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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1990
Page
4
The piece questions which Americans would wage war and notes a racial and socioeconomic tilt in recruits. It cites Army data showing 26 percent Black enlistment versus 14 percent national, and that many join for money or training rather than service to country. It argues elites can avoid combat, urging reflection on who fights.
Officials in Wisconsin defend Learnfare as an incentive based aid program for low income families to reduce truancy. About 13 000 Milwaukee County teens are subject to sanctions and 12 percent of students had ADC benefits cut last year. The program was paused after parental complaints about attendance monitoring and penalties but a judge lifted the suspension. Officials plan to expand Learnfare to ages 6 to 12, hoping the right incentives create lasting attendance habits and that the model could spread nationally if successful.
Wiley A. Hall argues that films shape a hero image for drug dealers and notes teenagers’ defenses of dealers. He analyzes The Return of Superfly as a 1990s depiction where drugs mean easy money and heroism, contrasting with official anti drug messaging. He cites audience reactions and broader cultural implications.
A listener describing reduced income and rising costs criticizes public radio fundraising. He explains how suggested gift levels affront those with limited means and urges acknowledgement of small contributions like $5 or $10. He recounts financial strain from market losses and higher living costs while reaffirming loyalty to WSUI KSUI and KUNI.
Cort Stapleton argues Iowa residents have deserted the GOP for disillusionment and warns against Democrats, accusing both parties of elitism, dependency, and mismanagement. He frames Reagan era ethics as corrupt and opposes "equal results" politics while promoting private investment and opportunity.
A reader critiques the Iowa system for handling social worker errors and malfunctions. The piece cites editorials claiming courts resist social worker malpractice suits and emphasizes acts of omission over commission. It urges voter scrutiny of DHS and judges to ensure accountability.
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