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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1990
Page
5
The Iowa Drug Stamp Tax Act, effective Sept 1, allows asset seizure by tying drug possession to tax stamp violations, risking overreach. The piece argues it eases government confiscation, questions enforcement, and urges repeal or harsher drug penalties without broad asset seizures.
Civic leaders including AYOR DON CANNEY argue Cedar Rapids has grown over the past decade despite Census figures. The article notes apartment development and traffic surges resembling larger Midwest cities, and questions out-of-towners driving the rise as a singular cause.
Gary L. Roberts and Toddville readers question U S policy in the Middle East arguing for oil interests over principles. They note Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi arms deals, price spikes, and the defense industry gains amid looming conflict and public skepticism.
A Gazette reader endorses instructional levies citing teachers spending about 50 dollars of their own money yearly. The piece warns that rejecting the levy would cut district funds and programs, raising taxes about 31 dollars per household and stresses the need to keep Linn-Mar competitive.
Readers in the Cedar Rapids Community School District are urged to re elect Burton Loupee as at large director Tuesday. Supporters describe him as an active knowledgeable and dedicated board member who improves education and is a friend of staff and taxpayers.
A cynical stock of public figures and events skewers optimism about oil prices politics and race. The piece mocks optimistic views while noting price surges Mandela violence Tawana Brawley case and public figures. It ends asking if we are as smart as we think.
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