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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1982
Page
6
The University of Iowa contributed a plasma-testing package aboard the Columbia shuttle on its third mission ramble. Despite TV and radio glitches and minor on-board issues, the Iowa system performed flawlessly, underscoring reusable technology and strong scientific yields as the nation’s space program advances toward deeper space.
The Academy honors veteran stars in four top acting categories with winners aged 58 to 76. Maureen Stapleton wins best supporting actress, with Henry Fonda 76, Burt Lancaster 68, Katharine Hepburn 72, and Sir John Gielgud 77 also triumphing. The piece praises continued excellence beyond age and urges judging talent beyond years.
A panel tells the FDA that chocolate junk food does not cause acne or worsen it. The column mocks parental certainty and argues no simple rule explains adolescent behavior, noting past myths about smoking and growth and ending with the refrain that authority remains the final answer.
A commentator argues that House amendments to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act risk creating quotas and diluting minority voting power. He recalls past abuses, notes gains in black registration and officeholders, and warns that the new terms could force federal court remedies based on outcomes rather than intent.
A reader supports halting costly appeals over Marion police and fire proposals, arguing officials should focus on community benefits and effective public safety. The letter also notes reunions for Jefferson High School Class of 1962 and USS Chester personnel, inviting contact for reunion details.
A sweeping plea argues the world is decaying under human greed, power lust, and new threats like communist influence and cloning. It condemns atomic weaponry, urges turning to God, and stresses the earth as a divine gift and paradise needing reverence.
A speaker decries pet dumping and homelessness, noting daily fatalities from starvation, cold, and traffic. They describe widespread suffering in cities and express lasting compassion and commitment to animals.
R C Wilwerding of Accent Service Company criticizes a Feb 11 piece by Gail Cooper Evens for casting debtors as underdogs and collectors as villains. He argues most people repay debts, cites 25 billion owed to the federal government mid 1979, and says negative publicity worsens compliance and inflation, urging better public education and cooperation with collectors.
A letter charges large corporations with moving operations abroad to dodge taxes and curb wages. It highlights auto and electronics imports, joblessness, and rising foreclosures, accusing Northwestern Bell of outsourcing and appealing to Des Moines regulators. It laments media cover ups and political interference harming workers' rights and the American dream.
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