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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1982
Page
6
John Donnelly as Executive Vice President and Treasurer and Art Heusinkveld as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman are noted in leadership roles.
The Gazette endorses a federal Computer Matching Project that cross checks government data to flag fraudsters. It cites proven gains in uncovering improper payments and unpaid loans, while arguing safeguards protect privacy and avoid a central surveillance bank.
City officials in Ottumwa consider a Nixon Library potentially boosting local commerce and tourism, arguing the state boosts literacy and Nixon’s WWII ties to the area. They acknowledge material could move to a central Washington library if one exists. The idea mirrors Hoover Library boosts but notes Watergate taints Nixon compared to Hoover’s postwar aid work.
A skeptical look at FEMA proposals to designate millions as essential workers and relocate civilians to host areas with blast shelters. The plan envisions commuting into risk zones to keep industry running while mass shelters and expedient refuges are built, with critics warning of cost, feasibility, and survivability.
A letter urges Americans to learn foreign languages to improve diplomacy and business. It promotes an Iowa program with Kirkwood College and the YMCA. The piece argues for broader language teaching, critiques U.S. tourist behavior, and backs David Challed for Cedar Rapids school board. It also memorializes Paul Arnold Archibald, a devoted worker who died at 45, praising his integrity and dedication.
Mary Ann Kucera has served eight years on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board advocating multi cultural non sexist education. She participates as ex officio on the advisory committee and supports desegregation through voluntary programs at Tyler Polk Johnson and Squaw Creek. She backs ESL and new texts reflecting positive images and encourages input from educators parents and students. Voters are urged to support her on Sept 14 by Marion American Legion Post 298.
Community thanks the American Legion for a memorable Saturday parade on July 31. The event featured the flag display, bands, clowns, and an Iwo Jima float, marking renewed emphasis on flag importance.
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