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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1988
Page
6
John Robertson is Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen edits Editorial Pages, Dave Morris chairs the Editorial Board, and the Managing Editor oversees daily operations.
A research firm ranks Cedar Rapids as among the least stressful U S metropolitan areas proving livability and quality of life boost. City leaders tout the finding noting low crime strong schools and room for growth while contrasting with larger stressed cities. The piece cites Fargo Madison Ann Arbor and others as similar smaller communities with growth potential.
The article argues Congress has blocked new military aid for the Nicaraguan rebels for eight months. It notes President Reagan’s push to halt Soviet support to the Sandinistas and links U S Soviet trade ties to ending bloc backing of subversion in Nicaragua.
Writings defend a Cedar Rapids Linn County film project propped by a $4 million local spend. Iowa Film Office and residents credit state and local law enforcement cooperation for economic benefits and regional exposure. One critic accuses Sheriff Denny Blome of using his office for self gain and questions ethics and legality while urging GOP unity. Eugene Jackson criticizes party misrepresentation.
On Oct 9 Cedar Valley nature trail hosted 401 walkers for a 10 km trek to aid the hungry locally and worldwide. Donations from Churches United, Frank N Magid Associates, Pepsi Cola Bottling, Nabisco, Buresh Rental, First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids, and First United Methodist Marion will push over 11 thousand dollars to hunger relief. reports from KCRG and KGAN aided coverage. Ann Bormann Linn CWS CROP Committee 7000 Parkdale Lane NE
Readers urge less helmet use and personal choice on safety, urging the Legislature to let riders decide. The letter cites motorcycle head injuries and higher speed limits as factors, while signatories also express support for political candidates.
Harry L. Wright recalls Russell Knapp a kind gentleman and old friend from Camp Wapsi Y near Central City in the 1920s. He recounts a snipe hunt arranged with Eric and the playful reward of peanut sacks for the boys staying at their posts.
Author thanks supporters including John Garringer of ASAC Thomas Neslund of ICPA Washington and Janet Zwick of the Iowa Public Health Substance Abuse Division. Beer tent report due next spring invites complaints and notes ICPA Quarterly feature with 1988 controversy and festival photos.
Heather M. Meigs Meigs from Vinton expresses support for Burt Day, noting his campaign involvement and priorities. She highlights Day's concern for young people and education and believes he will protect local school control.
A reader rejects the inclusion of God in the Pledge of Allegiance and denounces political use of religion. The piece contrasts a transcendent, just God with the sectarian role of religion in politics and calls for better teaching of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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