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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1981
Page
6
A national Democratic rules commission weighs forcing a March start for all states to curb early campaigning. Iowa and New Hampshire would lose their leadoff influence, while the party argues shorter campaigns reduce costs and focus. Republicans’ response remains uncertain.
St Louis shortstop Garry Templeton, once hailed for speed and hitting potential, faces suspension and fines for gesturing at fans, with Cardinal teammates wary and owner August Busch Jr. seeking to move him. The piece argues boorish behavior clouds baseball's appeal as fans grow disillusioned with players and umpires.
The Jefferson Senior High principal urged an authoritarian approach in his Outlook column. Readers argue for new blood and a more balanced philosophy of education ahead of the September 8 school board election.
An editorial argues Gerry Loupee offers a balanced educational philosophy contrasting with authoritarian views likened to Nazi ideals. It endorses Loupee and Bob Hintz for school board and criticizes principal Jacobson and candidate William Jacobson for promoting indoctrination and loss of democratic values.
A Cedar Valley nature trail visit yields amazement at deer and pheasant sightings. The family thanks Cedar Rapids Police Department Chief Baker and Assistant Chief Barnes, detectives at Burger King and the hospital, Dr Meyer and staff, and many others for rescue and care after their daughter Jean Saba was stabbed and attacked. They live in fear but express gratitude and hope for recovery and justice.
The author recalls a physics classroom insight and traces U S economic policy from postwar demand to Say's Law. Inflation, stagnation, and varying ideologies shaped tax cuts and welfare, stressing that democratic resolve and public mood drive economic outcomes more than theory alone. The piece ends predicting an upcoming, telling few months.
Ruth Nietert reports small removable garage sale signs obscuring sightlines on Glenway Drive SE. She notes large bushes also hinder visibility, creating unsafe traffic conditions near 1905 Glenway Drive SE.
Ruth Gash Taylor shares a collection of headline goofs from a weekly newspaper. She notes errors like sunflower capitol and chafe for chaff and recalls jokes about rhododendron versus dahlia and rose spellings.
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids residents invite thoughtful commentary. The piece notes a retiree from Wilson Foods, a former president of the Advisory Committee for Public Schools, and longtime Cedar Rapids Board of Education member offering opinions.
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