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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1986
Page
9
A reader argues for teaching both truths from different disciplines rather than facts alone. He cites education, religion, and science while praising Cedar Rapids baseball conduct and criticizing misattributed quotes. He weighs capital punishment, crime, and civil liberties in a broad civic context.
Jacque Winchip of the Non-Puffers League thanks Mike and Joanie at Town and Country Bowl for adopting a smoke free policy. The letter praises no smoking sections and invites interested nonsmokers to join the league with Thursday sessions at 9 15 a m and shares a healthful, fresh air bowling experience.
A Cedar Rapids bowler thanks Town and Country Bowl for a smoke free atmosphere. The writer quit bowling last year due to heavy smoke and lack of circulation at a rival venue and invites others to join the Non-Puffer League at 9 15 am on Thursdays.
A letter commends the Cedar Rapids Symphony Chamber Orchestra under Dr. Christian Tiemeyer and SCI Financial Group Inc for the Winds and Strings concert at Kirkwood Community College on Sunday September 14. The writer praises the intimate hall, pre concert discussion, post concert reception, and looks forward to the 1986 87 season. Cedar Rapids benefits from strong leadership and local business backing.
A letter argues trapping is a brutal, money driven practice tied to fashion trends. It asserts traps cause suffering to wild animals and domestic pets, alleges disease risk is secondary to fur value, and accuses trappers of no humane wildlife management yet profiting from fur prices.
A meteorologist vents at flawed forecasts and public confusion. He calls for cautious forecasting, patience, and better communication while defending forecasters and noting ongoing improvements.
The text argues that modern technology harms the earth through pollution and disasters like Chernobyl while divine intervention and biblical prophecy will purify or replace the earth. It cites Isaiah and II Peter to claim a forthcoming new heavens and earth and urges moral discipline for Christians.
A cab driver urges tipping Cedar Rapids Airport skycaps who provide luggage help. He notes skycaps pay non returnable fees to work and daily charges, receiving no regular wages beyond tips, and argues travelers benefit from their service and should tip even a little.
UTLOOKS invites Eastern Iowa readers to express themselves on any topic. The column welcomes diverse opinions and viewpoints from residents, emphasizing individual perspective and community dialogue.
A discussion on the idea of a Christian nation highlights splits among Christians on church state separation, with figures like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell warning against secular control. Critics fear loss of religious freedom for non Christians and nonChristian interpretations of the Constitution.
A column mocks misused phrases and word confusions in Benton County and Cedar Rapids. Notes include speeches at public hearings, a misquoted ABC executive, and signs reading Isle No 1 and cemetery decorations.
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