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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1982
Page
6
Twenty seven Iowa State Senators urged removing the state from calls for a federal constitutional convention aimed at a balanced budget. The piece argues convention risks misuse and could lead to a total rewrite of the Constitution, while noting little chance of passage but urging swift legislative approval of rescission.
The piece criticizes congressional remapping in Mississippi and other states, noting the Justice Department’s rejection of delta-district splits that dilute Black voting strength. It praises DOJ actions under Attorney General William French Smith and President Reagan as a human rights stand, while mocking prior praise.
Washington debate asks whether the United States and allies will build public facts through education or mass demonstrations on nuclear weapons. Critics urge a formal, white paper style review and university led dialogue, not just protest.
Letter to the paper accuses The Gazette of bias in its April 13 Pork plant benefits editorial. Local residents complain Cedar Rapids sewage plant woes harm property values and tax relief efforts, noting slow city action since March 1980 and adverse effects on homes and businesses.
A bold defense of armed deterrence contrasts with peace propaganda. The speaker argues Russia would capture or crush Americans under communism, warning that mockery of the government weakens national resolve and religious freedom. Only strength, they say, preserves tomorrow.
Petition with 1100 plus signatures urged the Marion City Council to cancel the appeal of the DeLaMater case due to unbudgeted expenditures and police city conflicts. Only council member Pat Grady voiced support for the citizens, raising questions about public influence and upcoming elections.
A columnist cheeks blockbuster potential of a Falklands conflict movie with unlikely casting, panning Thatcher, Haig and Galtieri roles, proposing stars like Dudley Moore and Alan Alda, while lampooning sensationalist plot twists and a nude sheep‑scene subplot.
Bruce F. Anderson of Cedar Rapids linked to Iowa Advertising. Former aide to Senator Dick Clark and ex creative director at WMT-TV, his background shapes these invited thoughts from residents of eastern Iowa.
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