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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1983
Page
6
After opposition to license plate mottos, Iowa officials unveil Come Explore the Heartland as an advertising slogan for tourism not on plates. The plan aims to boost image with nonresidents, while critics warn about unwanted associations and overreach.
United Way of East Central Iowa reports 98 percent completion of the 1983 campaign with 2.547 million raised. The drive credits staff volunteers and partners including the American Cancer Society Linn County Unit and 23 affiliated agencies. Local industries and individuals are urged to boost giving to reach the goal.
Fred Ertl arrived from Germany in 1923 at 18 and, while on strike, fashioned a metal tractor model from melted piston scrap. His home workshop grew into a leading toy and model kit company based in Dyersville, reaching 625 employees and 250 products, with $4.5 million in sales before his death at 78 in Dubuque.
The Senate rejected a tuition tax credit measure 59 to 38 two days before Christmas recess. Iowa senators Jepsen and Grassley supported it, while President Reagan’s must list stance was cited by Dole. Cedar Rapids PTA City Council opposed the plan citing potential cuts to public education funding and aid to private schools.
A parent complains that a defense attorney pressured a witness to stay silent and an outdated law prevented testimony. The judge did not restrain the defense, and the witness was not allowed to testify, leading to a loss and questions about fairness and protecting the innocent.
In the Thanksgiving Day edition staff and parents express concern over cutbacks at Systems Unlimited. The piece notes the program serves mentally retarded residents and that the agency pledges to continue quality services despite financial difficulties.
Dr Duane Schmidt sponsored a Thanksgiving feast for about 500 elderly in Linn County with Life Investors Insurance Co providing staff and volunteers. The Linn County Council on Aging thanks Schmidt, Life Investors, Cedar Rapids Transit Authority, The Gazette, and many local volunteers for arranging meals, transportation, and outreach while noting state budget cutbacks and community care.
A note thanks friends who visited and sent cards after an accident. The writer also expresses appreciation for contributions to the Monroe Township Fire Department and values the community friendship and concern.
The author argues ERA supporters push a ambiguous tie to abortion while denying it. He cites Emerson Hansen Tribe and NOW to claim pro abortion funding through ERA, noting court cases in Hawaii Pennsylvania and Massachusetts favored right to tax funded abortion. He contrasts Wisconsin Minnesota efforts and accuses leaders of conflating ERA with abortion to broaden rights and funding.
Periodic observations invite Eastern Iowans to express views. J Kevin Turley of Cedar Rapids, a Fastenal Co salesman, serves as chairman of Linn Area Right to Life.
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