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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1985
Page
7
The editorial argues Iowa must resist direct farm bailouts due to costs and instead pursue federal aid, economic diversification, and streamlined governance. It urges Gov Branstad and lawmakers to market Iowa to attract non farm business, while considering banking and farm ownership reforms to spur a five to six year recovery.
The EPA grants permission for Advanced Genetic Sciences to test two modified bacteria on strawberry plants to reduce frost damage and boost crop growth. Critics led by Jeremy Rifkin warn of potential ecological effects, while supporters argue the test is safe and necessary, with safeguards in place.
Political commentary argues for staying home to avoid travel risk after airport hijackings. It critiques toughness without measurable action and urges airport security certification, international aviation rules, and a proactive U.S. strategy to prevent terrorism.
A reader compares Denmark’s government funded medical and educational programs with the United States. He notes high Danish wage taxation, lower unemployment, and questions if Americans face a bleak future. The writer, with an agricultural degree and Navy service, asks if the country will be ruled by the rich.
A reader from Washington thanks Des Moines Register readers for Mr. Kaul and expresses desire to also have John Karras. She praises coverage of national and Iowa news after switching to the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
A letter writer asks the paper to bring back Scrabblegram games, praising Tom Ecker and urging other fans to write in. The writer argues for room in print to revive the beloved puzzle and expresses loyalty to the editor.
A 14 year old hunter defends steel-jaw traps arguing they are needed and effective. He cites personal trapping injuries and cites local laws requiring trap checking and tags to identify owners to prevent animal suffering and trapper accountability.
A portrait of older adults who refuse retirement’s limits. Mary at 92 writes family history and pursues memory games. Ray volunteers and organizes widowers. Geri and Harold stay engaged in arts, travel, and church work. Ed and Clarice stay active in volunteerism and business.
Readers discuss the correctness of “Did You Check It Yet” and similar phrases in two column layouts. The exchange weighs whether words like yet and the use of have or did affect tone, clarity, and columnist style in print.
Art Hough of Cedar Rapids is a longtime photo-journalist and former reporter editor and photographer for Iowa newspapers. He retired after more than 50 years in the field and served at The Gazette as photo editor and Sunday feature writer.
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