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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1983
Page
8
The Gazette argues the July unemployment drop to 9.5 percent is meaningful despite remaining high. It notes 101.3 million employed, the largest such figure, and a 0.5 point monthly fall. Critics warn deficits and rates could threaten sustainability, while acknowledging recovery momentum.
A 40 year rise in library circulation outpaces population growth with adults the biggest users. Archives show modern services from tapes to data banks, while libraries support jobless workers with guidance and resumés. Funding remains primarily local, with potential political backing on education access.
The piece argues Reagan reversed or softened on major domestic issues, notably food assistance and civil rights, labeling his shifts as political recalibration. It notes the administration cut food programs, tightened food stamp rules, and faced backlash for perceived hypocrisy while environment policy also shifted under new officials.
A letter questions how dredged silt from canals and rivers is handled and whether it should be returned to land to restore fertile soil. The writer laments soil loss to the Gulf of Mexico, criticizes reliance on human wisdom, cites biblical prophecies and discusses a Simon and Garfunkel concert review, urging vigilance and the preservation of soil and liberty.
A family enjoyed an August 3 performance by Wayne Newton at the Five Seasons Center. The show featured his musicians and broad appeal for all ages, presenting entertaining moments without new records promoted. Newton’s long career and stage enthusiasm are evident as he connects with the audience.
An AP critique notes a Boston arrest sentence for protesting missile tests from the Canadian consulate used weakly as a launching image. The piece argues starters should avoid day of week emphasis and relocate locale for clarity.
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