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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1985
Page
6
Iowa Governor Branstad urges Legislation to lower unemployment tax claiming high rates hinder business. Task force proposes cuts and policy tweaks including a smaller max weekly benefit, seasonal claim limits, and a potential tax on little-used “angel” employers. Democratic leaders hint at preserving status quo while eyeing reforms that kept Iowa out of federal loan.
The Missouri Library Association’s library overdues provision, part of an Omnibus Crime Bill with a five year maximum and a $5,000 fine, was halted after a clerical error allegedly legalized rape. A corrected bill is planned for next year and the association will refile separately.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest urged McDonald’s to stop frying French fries in beef fat to curb heart disease risk. Restaurants resist, saying customers prefer the beef-fat and vegetable-oil blend. The writer sides with the food makers, noting fries taste good as is and those at risk may have a death wish.
The piece argues Reagan seeks to treat the Soviet leader in human terms, echoing Roosevelt's approach to Stalin, but warns therapy risks confusing psychology with policy. It notes Soviet Afghanistan, rhetoric, and a Kremlin focus on extensive briefings, suggesting expectations for concrete gains may be overestimated.
Readers discuss missile defense, the value of scientific critique, and U.S. Russian understanding. Letters praise patient diplomacy, urge fox ranching in Iowa, urge mammograms after mastectomy, share earplug anecdote, and promote the National Child Help Hotline with Eagles support. The submissions from Paul A. Smith, Paul Jacobsen, Gladys V. Aldridge, and Douglas H. Willey advocate science literacy, regional farming, women's health, youth welfare, and charitable outreach.
A Mount Vernon family claims a deputy sheriff, driving past their home, struck and killed their puppy named Dandy at excessive speed near a 35 mph sign. They urge stricter driving vigilance by police and note the loss to Sara Amy and Jenny Reyhons.
In recognition of American Education Week the Cedar Rapids PTA Council thanks administrators teachers staff volunteers parents and students. Judy Toy president Cedar Rapids PTA Council extends appreciation for the district’s ongoing excellence in education and welfare of all children.
In a forum on space exploration a participant said they will be unstoppable. Chris Manahan notes a slur altered to they’ll instead of there’ll. A reporter coined discertain from misheard terms. Alumnae confusion appears as a pedantic error in gendered language.
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