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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1982
Page
6
Cedar Rapids building official and zoning administrator Ed Winter, 66, with 19 years in the post, is involuntarily honorably suspended as the Safety Commissioner trims costs. Winter, whose $33,300 salary ranked high among non elected city posts, notes overlap with other duties and missing retirement timing.
Winter, a retired colonel and licensed engineer, accepted a layoff amid talk of morale and pay issues in the Building Safety Department. An earlier Bergen committee cited communication problems, while the commissioner says the layoff isn’t tied to that inquiry. The move signals austerity at City Hall and may deter future applicants.
The Cubs demand Des Moines and Polk County spend 200 000 to 300 000 more for a rebuilt surface and lighting to keep the Iowa Cubs from moving to Oklahoma City. Despite not having a big league feeder base, the team draws crowds, and city leadership leans toward upgrading the stadium while avoiding a hotel tax hike.
Column argues far right critics complain that Ronald Reagan betrays principles by inviting leaders to dinner and seeking compromise. While acknowledging missteps such as Taiwan communique and grants, writer credits Reagan with inflation drop, tax and regulation relief, and defense buildup, urging continued cautious conservatism and broader coalition.
A reader questions ADC eligibility for a noncustodial parent and alleges abuse of benefits while noting custody moves. The letter references health investigations, open public health testing, and patient rights, urging legal correction and legislative action. It criticizes state health officials and calls for transparent testing and accountability.
An op ed urges Cedar Rapids to increase library funding amid a shrinking book budget. It argues the new library deserves strong collections, cites Iowa urban libraries spending more per capita, and warns against economic excuses. The piece extols knowledge for future security and civic progress.
Readers from Cedar Rapids share periodic observations with no topic limits. Terry Alan Hull, a Cedar Rapids Postal Service employee, is noted as a writer photographer and director of a private library.
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