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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1983
Page
9
A Gazette reader laments a bicycle theft of a four year old girl outside her home during vacation bible school at First Church of the Nazarene and criticizes national job losses. The author also defends local merchants in Center Point over Ragbrai rider traffic and urges federal restraint on pay raises and government policy.
The piece argues Democrats cannot balance income and expenditures and urges the governor to use departmental voluntary cuts plus across the board reductions. It criticizes Speaker Avenson for tax and spend tendencies and questions the feasibility of a special session achieving what four months failed to do.
The record details Tom Harkin in votes on HR 3480 supporting homosexu ality services, HR 3413 backing neutron weapons ban, HR 3462 opposing forced busing, HR 4 opposing covert agent protections, HR 3566 approving foreign aid totals for 1982 and 1983, and HR 345 boosting federal retirement outlays. The summary notes his TV claims of serving constituents contrast with the voting pattern.
United Cerebral Palsy of Cedar Rapids thanks volunteers and supporters from Cedar Boat Club Nostalgics band and city groups for River Concert '83. The event kicks off a decade of celebration marking 30 years of service with hope to continue recreation education and direct services for people with cerebral palsy.
Former members of the 94th Bomb Group B-17 unit based at Bury St. Edmunds during World War II are being sought. Now the 94th Bomb Group Memorial Association, they have identified over 2,200 personnel, held four reunions, and erected a St Edmunds abbey memorial. The next reunion is planned for Dallas in October. inquiries welcome at the provided address or by calling 314 522 9281 for details and the quarterly Nostalgic Notes.
Dennis Dochtermann protests Mount Mercy College proposed 2 million recreation and fitness stadium on The Hill. He cites loss of historic grounds oak trees traffic strain and lack of tax revenue justification amid budget restraints. He questions prioritizing athletics and asks if the plan serves nearby residents and campus beauty.
The Gazette notes 30 salaried workers lost positions at Collins with Rockwell calling the move unfortunate and regrets possible further salaried layoffs. The piece contrasts management philosophy with worker productivity and comments on class divisions between salaried and bargaining unit staff.
Tenants report unbearable nightly disturbances at 1263 and 126 First Ave SE especially Fridays and Saturdays. Noise from loud radios, shouting, street activity, drag racing, and fear of attacks. Police respond inconsistently, raising questions why private citizens must wait for help. Concerns escalate about potential harm.
Dave Kieler from Woodside Court NW urges vigilance to avoid repeating earlier errors in 1984, signaling concern over political or civic missteps and calling for reflection.
The Gazette invites letters under set rules. Letters must be under 400 words and may be edited. Include writer name street address and signature. provide a non publishing telephone for authentication. Anonymous submissions are not published. focus on issues over personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Paul G. Donelson warns that tuition tax credits favor private and parochial schools and questions a constitutional amendment for school prayer. The piece argues expanded religion in public classrooms undermines community values and risks broader budget and equity consequences.
Readers from eastern Iowa share personal reflections on local life and broader ideas. The letters express diverse viewpoints on community, culture, and everyday experiences, inviting ongoing citizen commentary.
The piece offers six tips to improve English writing without guaranteeing top grades. Focus on short sentences, avoid starting with there or participial phrases, choose strong verbs, limit commas, and be specific with details. The tips are said to be expanded in a Gazette prelude to a book.
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