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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1987
Page
6
Editorial argues against paying school board members, noting no evidence unpaid service blocks skilled candidates or improves performance. It cites public participation, travel costs already reimbursed, and Iowa ASB opposition, concluding the system works and should remain volunteer. No pay proposal recommended.
The piece criticizes Senator Paul Simon Illinois for seeking a three year antitrust exemption to force voluntary limits on television violence. It argues against government meddling in media urging market and parental influence instead and warns of a constitutional danger and a benevolent monopoly.
Readers in Cedar Rapids voice concerns over nepotism at the Police Department and a hastily put policy on the chief's wife. A second letter questions the Manchester pork plant study and its impact on jobs, urging focus on city governance and mayoral issues.
A citizen urges voters to compare Joe Kinas record with Mayor Canney. The speaker questions Kinas county supervisor and state legislative achievements and praises Canney for his city contributions, urging a vote for Don Canney on November 3.
Mr and Mrs Terry L Warner urge Cedar Rapids voters to elect Joe Rinas over incumbent Canney citing failed plant moves and toxic Tuesday. They describe Rinas as down to earth and hard working and call for listening to common people and pursuing fresh business prospects.
A mother recalls the death of her baby Gregory Dean Frese Jr born April 24 1986 who died September 12 at University Hospitals Iowa City after a drug was given wrongly. She describes hardship finding affordable counsel while on ADC and asks for assistance locating a listening lawyer and identifying responsible parties. She can be reached at 364-3846.
A reader urges action to invite Jimmy Swaggart Crusade Team to Cedar Rapids and forwards letters to the ministry. Frances Swaggart responds with openness to a visit, asking supporters to send invitations and petitions through a local contact for distribution.
Gerald R. Hinzman explains the Police Department’s current staffing and budget, addresses common misperceptions raised during elections, and defends the department’s record. He argues the force remains adequate, properly structured, and responsive to community needs.
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