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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1982
Page
9
The Gazette editorial argues that Mexican recovery from inflation and debt hinges on reducing birth rates. It condemns U S immigration limits as weak and warns that without population control Mexico will face continued overpopulation, causing greater migratory pressure. It calls on Mexico to curb births before relying on American aid.
A workshop in Omaha next month will discuss safety problems from differing Iowa and Nebraska drinking ages and hours. The Missouri River border creates traffic risks and alcohol related fatalities in Council Bluffs. Sven Sterner and Nebraska officials will meet September 9 with public input to push uniform laws and cooperative enforcement.
An opinion piece charges the Soviet European pipeline relies on forced labor from gulags and re-education camps with billions in financing. It urges Europeans and Americans to oppose the project through sanctions, on-site inspections, and public exposure, arguing the workers face freezing, deadly conditions and no decent living.
Reader letter lauds Dan Rogers as a capable leader and dedicated public servant. The writer recounts his Linn County Jail Advisory Committee chair tenure and urges Marion residents to vote for him on September 14, noting his objective practicality and community involvement.
The District 3 race features an incumbent who favors fewer electives and Lanny Peterson who supports a strong elective program. The author, Cedar Rapids Schools graduate, argues that more electives enhance personal education goals and overall quality. A vote for Peterson is urged to preserve a healthy elective program for all students.
Carl McQuiston urges voters to halt rocket spending and risky ventures, cut government waste, cap salaries, and redirect funds to Army and Navy needs Social Security and charities. He warns high prices threaten the economy and calls for unity and Christ-centered action.
A Marion parent thanks Sue Myra and the Kinder Care Center staff for two years of education and care. She highlights the summer program kindergarten readiness and the teacher Myra keeping her informed about her son’s progress.
Don Bear of Knights of Columbus Council 909 thanks Cedar Rapidians for yearly Tootsie Roll donations aiding the mentally retarded. A correction notes a misstatement about funds raised, clarifying oil and energy money account for 3 percent, not 35 percent.
The piece discusses hyphen usage with phrases like six-year-old and five- and six-year-olds. It notes hit-and-run as a noun or adjective, while hit and run may apply as a verb. It also contrasts down and out with down-and-out patterns and mentions up and down usage.
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