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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1981
Page
6
A proposed 1.5 mile run for troopers and investigators faces criticism as impractical and time consuming. Critics say no training provided, potential disciplinary actions loom, and Iowa has thrived without a mandatory fitness threshold for 135 years. The injunction delays Aug. start while unions weigh military style drills versus on the job coaching.
The State Department promotes elections as the sole political solution to El Salvador's civil conflict, while critics warn the military and paramilitary violence dominate. Proposals urge postponing elections until security improves, with WOLA urging negotiated talks and threatened aid cuts to push all parties to the table.
The piece weighs Thatcher's faltering monetarist program against Reagan's rising U S image. It notes Britain's deeper inflation, higher unemployment and slower recovery, while Britain presses ahead with tight money as Americans debate timing and risk. It warns of political and social costs if the experiment fails and urges caution for U S policy.
Letters note a dangerous summit mood as leaders struggle to coordinate policy amid export aids and exchange rate manipulation. Chancellor Schmidt warns against repeating 1930s mistakes while many temperaments clash and unity is deemed essential to avoid mutual damage. The writer reflects on multiple wars including Vietnam and World War II, urging balanced remembrance across conflicts.
Former Civil Service employee recalls working for the Veterans Administration in Clinton and supports President Reagan’s approach to enforce the law against striking VA workers. The speaker endorses a strict application of regulations.
A columnist weighs a $15 million plan by a millionaire to fund a towering Statue of Justice in San Francisco. He contrasts civic ambition with mayor Diane Feinstein’s preference for a new courthouse, cites past skyline changes, and praises local figures like Robert Armstrong for urban impact while musing on altruism versus practical development.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs.
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