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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette argues 215 of 970 Job Service workers laid off and 41 of 75 offices to close unless Congress funds them. It notes a $97 000 transfer keeps offices open through February, warns of higher unemployment and lost job placements, and urges Congress to restore funding to preserve services and avert a Swiftian folly.
A roundtable in the Statehouse debates whether Iowa juveniles’ names should be disclosed to victims. Proponents cite victim rights and safety while opponents warn of labeling and long term harm to youths. Some urge more court disclosure of habitual offenders, others defend privacy to aid reform.
Wayne A. Murdock and another reader defend the Cedar Rapids Street Department against an editorial critique. They cite heavy January snows and winds that caused drifted closures, argue streets should stay passable, and challenge further coverage of manpower costs and equipment.
Several thousand Iowans passed through Ontario International Airport on their way to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. Snow and ice in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids delayed return departures, turning ONT into temporary housing for hundreds. Airport staff praised travelers patience and noted the economic boost from the Iowa charters. The message thanks Iowans for choosing Ontario Airport and expresses hope for future service.
A reader letter from Gen Johnson of Salem Oregon questions a January report about Pvt. Robert Salonika aged 20 killed in California desert exercises. He rails against Soviet style uniforms and East Bloc weapons used in mock battles, urging scrutiny of alleged communist paranoia and training methods.
Community members argue against Superintendent Maire’s recommendation to close Wilson Junior High. They warn of students walking dangerous streets, cite remodeling completed, and urge voters to pressure the school board at Feb. 8 meeting in Jefferson cafeteria.
A second grader from All Saints School shares enthusiasm for Catholic Schools Week themed Good News in Education. The student notes three recesses this week and visits to various rooms for reading and math, expressing positive feelings about the school community.
President Reagan argues not to blame others for the recession but to confront it with joint effort. A public works director in Iowa City models taking responsibility and fixing issues, urging citizens and governments to cooperate, pool resources, and avoid finger pointing during hard times.
Mary Neuhauer of Iowa City, a University of Iowa law student, serves as mayor and has sat on the City Council since 1975. She is vice president of the League of Iowa Municipalities and helps shape local policy through her civic role.
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