Editorial argues for modest youth job programs via ACC and YACC
The Gazette urges Congress to create smaller successor programs to replace dismantled Reagan-era jobs schemes. It favors the American Conservation Corps to offer about 100000 jobs for youths aging 16 to 25 to work on parks forests and Indian reservations with wages and expenses covered by $300 million yearly funding. It contrasts with a larger Senate plan costing $3 billion, notes administration objections but stresses cost effectiveness and long term benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
CCC
American Conservation Corps
Senate
ACC
Civil Service clash over vulgar remark and fairness
In a Cedar Rapids debate the Civil Service Commission contends the confrontation between Jan Kazimour and Detective Stan McClurg raises questions of bias and conduct. The editorial urges restraint, merit based hiring, and respect while noting safeguards and avenues for appeal.
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Jan Kazimour
Stan McClurg
The
Cedar Rapids Policemen’s Protective Association
McClurg
Don Canney
Kazimour
US asylum policy under tyranny cases examined
Article contrasts two asylum cases Andrei Berezhkov in Washington and Dennis Brutus a South African exile. It notes officials found Berezhkov leaving voluntarily while Brutus faces opposing immigration action despite anti apartheid impact. It questions political factors in asylum decisions and the message sent by expelling Brutus.
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Andrei Berezhkov
Washington
U.S
America
Rhodesia
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Gordon Winter
Dennis Brutus
Chester Crocker
Nightline
ABC
Brutus
United States
Cedar Rapids School Board Candidates Urged
Letters to The Gazette urge support for Norm Hanson District 4 and Dennis Kral at large. They stress keeping all junior high schools open and balanced policy timing while detailing each candidate's background and commitment to education.
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Norm Hanson
Dennis Kral
Cedar Rapids
Hanson
Kral
McKinley
Wilson
Wilson Junior High
Kennedy High School
United Way
University of Iowa
The
College of Dentistry
Linn County Dental Society
First Lutheran Church
Dan Rogers
Dan
Community Fund-Raiser Thanks Cedar Valley Donors
A benefit event at the IBEW Hall Aug 21 honors Walt Robidoux, who was paralyzed after a swimming accident. The Cedar Valley Street Reds are praised for a beer donation and raffle support, with Bud and Kim McFadden credited for organizing the effort.
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Walt Robidoux
Ibew Hall
Cedar Valley Street Reds
Bud
Kim McFadden
Cedar Rapids
Walt
Inhouse Debate Over Use Of Last and Past
Readers are invited to weigh a long running argument between Jerry Elsen and Mike Deupree about the phrases last and past. They disagree on whether last 18 years is acceptable or should read the 18 years and note similar edge cases such as last week and last few weeks.
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Jerry Elsen
Mike Deupree
Elsen
Deupree
Mike
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Edward Roybal
Civil Service Commission
Police Association
Commission
Boston
Northwestern University
Port Elizabeth
International Olympic Committee
Robben Island
Johannesburg
Reagan Administration
Anthony Lewis
New York Times Service
Pentagon
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Berezhkov
Kot Salley Ma
Soley
Uagu
David Challed
Mary Ann Kucera
Jerry D. Copeland
Concerned Friends and Parents Pac
Wilson Ave
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