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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1983

Page

7

Debate over Bankruptcy Act inequities prompts push for reform

The article argues Chapter 7 allowing discharge with exemptions plus Chapter 13 payback gaps creates unequal outcomes, urging reforms to require repayment plans for those able to pay. It notes GAO findings, Senate bills, and House co sponsors seeking stricter abuses rules within a larger federal court reform plan.

Senate House

Throw the bums out and fire the Cubs now

The piece denounces the Chicago Cubs management and urges dumping the team. It questions Lee Elia’s firing, mocks excuses, and proposes contracts reflect merit. It notes Cubs lag in hitting and pitching yet underperforms, contrasting Reds’ weaker stats with a worse record. It calls for wholesale changes and accountability.

Lee Elia Dallas Green Chicago Cubs Des Moines Cubs Cincinnati Reds

Continent of Hope in the Americas and the search for unity

The piece traces inter American efforts from Chapultepec to the present, evaluating collective security promises and the failure to act. It cites Truman Kennedy and Reagan, notes shifts in Central America, and argues division risks instability while unity could offer global hope.

Mexico City Chapultepec Roosevelt Kennedy Alliance For Progress Lyndon Johnson Americas Ronald Reagan Reagan Honduras Caribbean Pacific Nicaragua Argentina Falklands Central America Inter- American Alliance

Should College Athletes Be Paid Extra

A reader argues against paying college athletes more citing economy and equality with other students. The letter notes coaches calling for extra spending money and warns of deceptive religious prophecies claiming a coming Christ and urges readers to study scripture and use Yahweh and Yahshua names.

God Father Jesus Son Savior Yahweh

Summer music and Cedar Rapids municipal band tribute

A Cedar Rapids reader thanks the city for summer concerts by the Municipal Band. The letter credits the director mayor City Council and City Band Commission for enjoyable performances and notes support for Iowa Band Law champions Major Landers Alonzo Leach Karl King and other pioneers. The writer from Newhall praises the concerts and mentions a property cost of about 30 cents yearly.

City Band Commission Cedar Rapids Major Landers Alonzo Leach Karl King Iowa Cédar Rapids Newhall

Thanks for help after fatal accident

A family thanks the Police Department Rescue Squad Fire Department Pam Hanson and neighbors for their efforts on the day of Robert's fatal accident. Revival was not possible but the gratitude is sincere.

Robert Pam Hanson

Triple Bypass and a Hospital Odyssey

The author recounts a 95 percent left main artery blockage and a trip to the University of Virginia Hospital for a triple bypass. He quips about hospital ceilings, gowns, and protocols, notes sudden walking regimes, a $17 428.02 bill, and thanks readers for well wishes while reflecting on recovery and public sentiment.

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