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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1985
Page
6
Dubuque officials sue to cancel Cedar Rapids license for a horse track to boost trifecta betting at Dubuque dog track. The piece argues the legal action risks restraint of trade and misuses state authority, urging market forces and attendance figures to decide the issue.
The Education Department shifts from private collectors to IRS enforcement on defaulted loans. Withholding tax refunds and credit bureau listing are used to compel repayment. Defaulters face penalties while lawmakers push prosecutions for 16,000 cases amid high deficits and recession-era job losses.
The piece contrasts William Bennett's remarks with charges from liberal groups, tracing echoes to Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence. It argues some critics misread history, while noting the ongoing debate over church state issues and the meaning of the American way.
In a reader letter, J J Earley denounces unsigned editorials in The Gazette Cedar Rapids as lacking accountability while praising community service from editorials. The writer names Joe Hladky III as president and publisher and attacks figures such as Donald Kaul, calling editors arrogant and biased.
The Aug 9 Gazette front page declares a lottery promotion seeking a charismatic wholesome host with vitality to engage viewers. The agency aims for a inviting Judas goat persona to draw participation, warning against sharpies and signaling a manipulative angle in plain terms.
A humorous reminiscence about dining woes and age labels. The narrator recounts being barred from seating with a sign reserved for truckers, a waitress misjudging ages, and the unrelated idea of a senior portion. The piece notes discounts for Opa and age as a running theme.
A reader essay from Glenn H. Wendler of Amana notes the pressures on retired seniors facing rising living costs. The piece ponders Social Security timing, pension and discount benefits, and intergenerational support while reflecting on personal financial planning for 1993.
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