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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1987
Page
6
GAZETTE editors view the deficit-cutting accord as a step toward fiscal sanity though flawed. They note past budget failures, warn of Congress voting on the plan, and stress automatic Gramm Rudman reductions already in motion harming Medicare student loans and farm programs while prompting public anger.
The Oakdale and Atlanta detention centers saw Cuban detainees overpower guards amid renewed doubts about deportations. Excludable aliens with minor crimes faced long detentions. a 1980s policy and a new Cuba agreement prompted riots. Roy Bourgeois noted their frustration and desire for freedom in the land of the free.
A commentary argues that Deng Xiaoping's shift to production over class struggle boosts prosperity but risks inflation and rising party discontent. It warns that lack of political opposition could threaten system stability and calls for greater political freedom to accompany economic loosening.
A reader argues against mandatory seat belt law, citing petitions to repeal and noting fatalities where belt status unclear. The letter calls for stronger enforcement of speeding and drunk driving, critiques radar detectors for speeders, and questions gravel road driving and belt efficacy against heavy vehicles.
The writer recounts a near fatal December 23 accident on West Sixth Street Waconia Avenue when an IE truck driver veered into the left lane. Her daughter, hit on the right front, endured a severe concussion, 20 stitches, five days in hospital, and long-term losses. The author questions justice and honesty in today’s world.
The writer denounces support for Japanese American internment as morally and legally wrong. He cites Article XIV and argues that if imprisonment without charge could occur in 1941 it could happen to any group, stressing that true freedom means universal liberty or none.
The text critiques executive branch criticism while warning about scrutiny from a higher authority. It notes a provocative comparison invoking God as listening and equating divine judgment with Ronald Reagan. This blends political commentary with religious framing.
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission operates a large recreation center drawing at least 85 000 users annually. It provides non member access funded by taxes and fees and aims to expand space to meet growing demand for housing schools and city services while not competing with other institutions. The piece argues against the status quo and urges support for growth.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
Cedar Rapids retiree Robert Olin Ferguson formerly fleet manager for the Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co and editor of its paper, enjoyed travel reading and photography. A gallery display at the Hall Gallery in the recreation center invites visitors, with plans for a future building and a reminder to vote on the December 15 bond issue.
Suzan Kaye advocates clean style for ad writers, opposing simultaneous use of decimal points and the cent sign as in .25¢ BEER. She notes quirks like underway usage and recommends consistent wording while quoting a college misprint and a hold up report.
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