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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1986
Page
6
Editorial argues federal set-aside programs have failed due to abuse and limited impact. It contrasts with Rep Brammer's Iowa plan proposing a three tier eligibility test and stronger safeguards to curb fraud. The piece questions the federal initiative and suggests Iowa's model could be revived elsewhere.
The piece notes a recovering economy with rising fulltime work mainly in services while many unemployed lack transferable skills. It discusses 7.2 percent national joblessness versus 5.6 percent in 1979, youth hiring gaps, rekindled CETA training, and questions about funding and measuring returns.
A reader pleads to protect the Hamilton home and Brucemore estate from demolition and urges preservation of Cedar Rapids history. Barbara Wright-Graichen and Brad McGowan, West Branch American Legion, voice concerns about heritage and national policy debates.
A letter argues flowers and lunch do not pay bills and urges wage and benefit improvements for secretarial and clerical workers. It cites 56 million working women, 60 percent with children, as breadwinners and notes current pay inequality. The author, Linda M. Clark of SEIU, calls for ongoing wage reform.
In a letter from Alexander Cockburn of The Nation New York, he rejects claims of fabricating a rumor about President Reagan ordering the shuttle launch. He argues NASA pressed to launch to align with the State of the Union and criticizes Reagan for militarizing space while acknowledging indirect presidential influence on the mission.
The Association for Retarded Citizens thanks Linn County residents for donations on Restaurant Day April 11. Over 1250 dollars were raised to fund audio-visual equipment and ARC programs aiding mentally retarded citizens. Kathy Harwood chairs ABC of Linn County.
Kathryn L. Chadima of Cedar Rapids is a free lance writer and editor. She is a member of the Czech Heritage Foundation and is a Friend of the Czech Museum and Library.
The article examines Maharishi International University in Fairfield Iowa, noting its rise as an international educational center after Parsons College and detailing Transcendental Meditation practices, World Peace Assemblies, and community impact. It highlights the town's growth, mixed opinions, and the MIU philosophy about consciousness, balance, and unity while acknowledging skepticism from locals.
Periodic observations from thoughtful eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Topics are unlimited. the views are theirs.
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