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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1987
Page
6
Editorial argues against fudging 1990 census figures to boost federal funds or political power. It cites undercount risks, warns of manipulation by cities or parties, and urges accurate straight counting via better training and public cooperation.
A 1987 examination of students using rented film adaptations to shortcut reading requirements raises concerns among teachers and parents. While critics fear moral decline, the piece argues video cheating mirrors earlier shortcuts like outlines and comics, noting film differences may reveal the source and that understanding narrative remains essential.
Readers defend and question local politics and education efforts. A longtime police officer, a defeated musical program, a PTA educator tour, Planned Parenthood criticism, and LIFTS transportation for a mentally disabled son are cited with support and concern in Cedar Rapids letters.
The 1985 Census Bureau report shows 33.1 million Americans poor, 14 percent, with whites comprising 69 percent of the poor and 81 percent of income gain among the poor since 1979. Middle fifth share of national income slid to 16.8 percent in 1986, while job loss and low wages drive growing hardship.
The piece questions immediate license cancellations for doctors accused by political groups. It argues doctors deserve constitutional protections and fair trials, criticizing powerful public advocate groups for rushing to action and ignoring due process. It warns against letting politics override rights.
A reader critique argues that political medical committees pressure doctors to follow cost cutting and political lines. It warns against conflating medical incompetence with noncompliance and urges protection of due process and constitutional rights for all involved.
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