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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette views this year’s General Assembly as a mixed bag. It notes modest tax and environment gains and tougher crime measures, but criticizes persistent partisan obstruction and stalled local option tax reform, hoping future sessions build on the ground break achieved this year.
Scientists discuss Apollo objects asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and the potential to avert a catastrophe. A Skywatch program would detect them and, if needed, trigger deflection using spaceborne nuclear devices. The article argues caution in reliance on weapons and emphasizes human restraint to prevent disaster.
The piece argues presidents should avoid partisan use of nuclear weapons policy in 1982 and 1984 elections. It cites Wilson, Roosevelt, Truman, and Dulles on bipartisanship, urging Reagan to involve Democrats in talks with the Soviets to prevent a polarized national security stance.
Curtis R. Sorteberg of the Iowa Farmers Union rebuts a local letter on farm policy arguing subsidies and acreage programs are inadequate, prices for grain and livestock remain low, and government action is needed to ensure fair prices. He debunks claims that imports drive prices and calls for responsible policy.
A citizen warning against escalating military spending argues that if arms outlays were redirected to human services, outcomes would vastly improve. The piece contrasts vast arms costs with gains in education, health, and welfare, noting literacy and health rankings. It laments ongoing global arms spending and questions national direction and sanity.
Gerald Lyell Fatka, Cedar Rapids lawyer, serves as an adjunct instructor in Kirkwood Community College’s trial and litigation courses. He encourages readers to express independent thoughts on unlimited topics in this forum.
An aide at Linn County Care Facility defends staff and questions a Gazette article from April 21 claiming abuse. The writer notes IDH findings were not substantiated and commends administrators Elaine and Louis Hulseberg for attentive care and listening to concerns.
A reader urges Cedar Rapids Cable Communications to curb theft of programming while noting that after years of service the cost and repeats no longer justify the price. The writer weighs returning to antenna television and free broadcasts due to perceived poor value.
A court speaker quotes Judge Robinson as saying you took a life and you will pay at a DUI manslaughter sentencing. The piece praises the court and an investigator for delivering justice and urges continued dedication to law enforcement.
A local speaker protests the council’s acclamation for a nuclear freeze and asserts residents should decide national issues via constituents. The note congratulates Gordon Rahn for voting against involvement in nonlocal affairs and criticizes external letters and organizations influencing civic debate.
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