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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1982
Page
7
Editorial argues child abuse allegations at a Des Moines day care boost push for stronger state standards while stressing parents retain ultimate responsibility for evaluating each center. It notes Iowa's licensing split and budget cuts reducing inspectors, and warns licensing alone cannot guarantee safe care.
The piece argues migration trends refute fears of welfare-driven immigration. It notes people move for jobs, not welfare, with Sun Belt growth tied to opportunity. It contends Reagan’s plan shifts administration to states while federal funding remains, offering a lower cost, not radical, reform.
A reader chides James Reston over NATO and Middle East tensions while praising Bhula Edwards for a year of community leadership at Tower Terrace North of Hiawatha. The letter links global conflict to domestic debates on abortion and euthanasia. Bhula organized libraries, classes, events, and volunteer work for court recreation.
A July 30 letter from Margaret and Frank Hulbert clarifies the fundraising target for Lebanese relief. The amount should be 5 million dollars, not 5 thousand as printed.
The column attacks Senator Robert Dole for backing a record tax hike while appealing to conservatives, claims the move is unconstitutional, and critiques Europe’s stance on U S policy. It also notes vivid vignettes from film reactions and a customs witness on kiddie porn, ending with a stark moral question.
At the National Conference of State Legislatures meeting in Chicago the shift of federal responsibilities to the states is praised and feared. Legislators face higher turnover, reduced institutional memory, and growing lobbyist influence as corporate groups underwrite sessions and host hospitality suites.
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