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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1982
Page
6
U S refusal to sign the seabed mining treaty draws sharp rebukes as critics warn the global plan would place sea floor minerals under a world authority. The draft sets 12 mile shorelines, 200 mile exclusive zones, and a production ceiling, with penalties for private firms and broad power to remap profits.
Iowa state universities push a $14 million vitality fund despite a tight budget. Administrators and the Board of Regents argue keeping faculty pay competitive is essential to retaining strong teachers, noting gains over rivals but warning against future slips if funding fails.
Eleven of thirty six new governors switched parties in 1982 shaping the political balance. California and New Hampshire went Republican while Alaska Arkansas Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada Ohio Texas and Wisconsin joined Democrats and five others elected new Democratic governors. The shift signals state government as a major policy arena and a check on Reagan era federalism with deficits forcing tax raises and spending cuts. Wisconsin and Ohio electees Celeste and Earl anticipate greater state role in domestic policy and budget battles. The new governors, including Cuomo Blanchard White Dukakis and others, form a rising power center within the party.
A columnist defends the Hart Senate Office Building against critics who call it luxurious. The piece notes the 16 foot ceilings are limited to private offices, cites cost increases from 85 to 137 million dollars, and argues for valuing architectural quality in public structures over mere expense fears.
Loyal Meek of The Phoenix Gazette recalls and honors the late Harry Boyd and Jack Illian, noting his privilege to work with both during the 1940s and 1950s and praising Harry as a peerless writer and editor.
In response to Albert W. Potts Outlook on bishops, the writer questions reliance on war buildup for peace. He argues peace is a process needing diplomacy, strong economy, and global trade, and praises bishops for challenging prevailing views. He cites biblical history as relevant to modern peace.
The Outlooks column argues against secular self reliance and praises Catholic bishops for urging faith in action to curb nuclear escalation. It stresses that trust in God, not power, guides peaceful living and condemns making warheads a god while Christ offers true peace.
A reader argues replacing liquor funded Christmas parties with groceries or turkey baskets for laid off workers. Benefits include safer behavior, legal tax considerations, and boosted morale. The piece commends firms adopting this plan and urges others to follow. It ends by recalling Christmas and referencing shifting federal programs to private sector.
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