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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1982
Page
7
The Gazette criticizes the University of Iowa Carver-Hawkeye Arena ticket policy as elitist favoring big donors over longtime fans. It urges balancing donations with fair access, suggesting lotteries or alternate seating to broaden fan participation while preserving donor perks.
With Kennedy pulling out of the 1984 race, pundits see the move as a tactic to gain respect and set up a future bid. He can run for re election in 1984, but a White House bid would require leaving the Senate. A 1992 run appears most plausible, age 60 then, with 1996 or 2000 as backup options.
The piece denounces U S backing of dictators like Guatemala's Rios Montt and Pakistan's Zia ul Haq under anti communism aims. It cites massacres of Indigenous Guatemalans, torture in Pakistan, and El Salvador's 30 000 graves to question U S human rights commitments and moral leadership.
A reader rebuts an earlier letter calling youths at arcades dangerous, praising a 16 year old paper carrier, a high school welder, and an 18 year old religious educator. The writer urges respect for youth, cites national crises, biblical quotes, and promotes jogger safety measures.
The letter responds with scripture from Luke Mark and Matthew to discuss entry into salvation and baptism. It asserts Jesus did not rise on the first day of the week and notes the women's visit to the tomb at sundown, defining the end of the Sabbath as Saturday sunset.
A reader explains that wide white lines at flashing stop and go lights affect signal triggering. Vehicles behind the line may fail to trip sensors, delaying light changes. The piece calls for better driver education on using headlights in fog, snow, and dawn, and for radio reminders to turn on lights in poor visibility.
The article argues insurers should reward healthy living with lower premiums. It critiques rising health costs and calls for financial incentives for non smoking, maintaining weight, and regular exercise. It notes some life insurers already offer non smoker discounts and urges health insurers to follow suit.
Periodic observations from Cedar Rapids residents invited to express themselves on varied topics. The Cedar Rapids native serving as director of the Indian Creek Nature Center describes a career that includes positions in Idaho Alaska and Kansas.
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