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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1982
Page
19
A Polk County poll of about 30 000 returns from 125 000 households shows central Iowans favor outpatient tests and minor surgeries, more home elderly care, and coordinated planning among multi hospital groups. Respondents oppose rationing by age or recovery odds and urge anti-trust tweaks for cooperation.
A presidential commission and highway safety officials urge raising the drinking age toward 21 where under today. They cite alcohol related traffic deaths among ages 18 to 24 and note 18 is current age of many adult rights. The piece weighs fairness and policy, outlining the tension between youth rights and life safety.
The piece reflects on the 1972 Christmas bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong as the peak of American violence in Vietnam. It argues the attack symbolized political cowardice and a failed leadership strategy, urging memory to prevent repeating the disaster.
A critical letter argues that Reagan’s economic plan worsens unemployment and inequality while social programs shrink. It accuses the administration of funding Brazil’s debt, defending a costly MX missile push, and prioritizing defense over citizens’ welfare. The author warns of a systemic collapse if the wealthy continue steering policy.
A reader responds to Gazette articles on working women, noting 60 percent of adult women work and distinguishing two groups: those who view work as a job and those pursuing careers. The letter argues stereotypes persist, pregnancy impacts attendance, and calls for breaking the homemaker image to allow career women to be taken seriously. Carolyn Hogan Sherman Street NE.
A letter from a reader after the Orton Dyslexia Society conference argues dyslexia causes are not a fixed mystery and that the teaching method and pace are crucial. The writer urges patient, tailored instruction and schooling reforms, citing 3-10 percent affected and calling for broader awareness and pamphlet guidance.
A prayerful sermon warns that many churches misuse icons and relics, deny biblical inerrancy, and drift from core doctrines. It urges readers to examine their church statements of beliefs, preach on salvation and hell, and consider joining faith communities that uphold scripture.
A family thanks the Mercy Hospital cardiac care unit in Cedar Rapids for compassionate care shown to their grandmother Cora Burnett during her 72 hours in CCU. They praise the kindness and expertise of the nursing staff and express deep gratitude for the humane understanding.
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