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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1992
Page
4
Editorial voices condemn blame games and demand action in the weeks before the November 3 election. Voters should meet candidates, press for nationwide policy that serves all regions, and advocate line-item veto power and single issue bills to curb spending and restore accountability.
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids has top ten national excess lead levels for high risk customers but the issue is not at the source. City officials say EPA required measures will cut home lead exposure by up to 90 percent in three months without notable taste changes.
A guest column rebuts Rita Swan by arguing Christian Science parents are not neglectful for using prayer in care of children. It notes statutes allow spiritual healing, state noninterference with families, and that no court action has been needed against Christian Science families in Iowa. It calls for continued protection of children while upholding religious freedom.
Ruth H. Larson cites a Blaine Greenberg LA Times piece arguing against taxes while listing government contributions to education health research water and safety. She asks how professionals can earn over 200000 a year and notes retirement income disparities and the value of public services.
Paul W. Mollenhauer of Alburnett urges opposition to Cedar Valley and Hoover Trail projects in Iowa. He cites dubious usage estimates and accuses officials of seeking more grants. He calls for reallocating recreation tax money to county roads and bridges and asks Grassley and local leaders to oppose further trail spending.
In this reflective piece the writer questions political leadership and priorities during election season. They urge focus on morals, family values, school involvement, and responsible public budgeting while criticizing candidate travel and perceived escapism from urgent issues. The author invokes broad concerns about abortion, drugs, and accountability.
A writing mentions an October 5 anti-drug presentation at McKinley Middle School where a boy disrupted the program twice, later arguing with another student. No injury or robbery occurred. the incident involved a shoe removal dispute affecting the boy and his mother.
Northeast Iowa voters are urged to retire liberal Dave Nagle and elect conservative Jim Nussle. The message portrays Nagle as pro spending and tax increases while praising Nussle for pledging spending reduction amid concerns over the national debt and potential bankruptcy if fiscal policy continues as is.
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