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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1985
Page
6
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that police roadblocks stopping drivers to nab drunken drivers may intrude on constitutional rights. The piece argues for clearer limits on mass detentions and traffic checks, urging the Iowa legislature to refine procedures and tighten safeguards.
A National Commission on Working Women study finds prime time shows rarely depict economic struggles of working women, single mothers, or child care. It notes entertainment aims to entertain not mirror reality and that political action rests on broader truths beyond TV fiction.
The Nation examines whether the established Reagan era account of Korean Air Lines Flight 007’s crash over Sakhalin in 1983 is credible. Evidence including an affidavit suggesting warning words were heard on radar, destroyed tapes, and Japanese Defense Agency data imply the pilots may have known they entered Soviet airspace and acted deliberately, prompting renewed questions and calls for further discussion.
In a letter to the Gazette a reader denounces Linn County Health Department plans for a dangerous animal regulation. They oppose state regulation, argue freedom of pet ownership, share experiences with a 16 foot python, and urge supervisors to heed public opinion and wind down the proposal.
A reader criticizes the Iowa lottery profits and a $35 million trade center plan. The author urges using new revenue for property tax relief, education, and broader public benefits rather than this project, arguing it serves few contractors and bypasses voter input.
A reader details a lengthy, conflicting path to state certification after two degrees. A misfiled letter, differing college needs, and conflicting DPI guidance create a frustrating runaround. The writer seeks a clear, uniform path for certification and asks if standards vary by institution or person.
The film from the Gennarelli head injury clinic at the University of Pennsylvania shows non sterile instruments and staff indifference as baboons are subjected to a head acceleration device. Several animals die or suffer brain injury, with some lingering for months. The author questions the research value and notes Margaret Heckler has suspended federal funding though not permanent.
Vera A. Vanous endorses Susan McDermott for the Cedar Rapids school board citing long involvement with schools, honesty, responsibility, and confidence in her ability to guide education policy. The letter urges readers to vote for McDermott.
A family recounts finding permanent placement and effective treatment for a relative with mental illness. They thank nurse Jan at University Hospitals and Steve Graci director of Mental Health Advocates of Linn County for guiding to suitable care and support.
A traveler recalls a Dave Shay Scandinavian tour with fjords, mountains, ships and trains, noting friendships formed and generous acts. The writer credits Dave Shay and his wife Marge for superb leadership and hospitality, closing with a warm thanks in Danish.
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