Mythical surpluses and the politics of federal cuts
President Reagan proposes a $7 billion cut in state and local funding offset by claimed large state surpluses. Governors and city officials question the numbers as surveys show varied tax changes, while concerns rise over revenue sharing and urban development grants amid a looming $190 billion federal deficit.
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Reagan
Congress
National Governors Association
Iowa
Vermont
Washington
Treasury Department
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic
California
Massachusetts
Northwest
House
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Farm Wives in Oscar Spotlight Reflect Real Rural Struggles
Academy nominations mirror current tastes with Sally Field Jessica Lange and Sissy Spacek earning Best Actress nods for farm related roles. The piece contrasts mythic and literal depictions of rural hardship including weather price pressures and farm crises observed locally.
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Tipvee
Sally Field
Jessica Lange
Sissy Spacek
Cognoscenti
Miss Field
Cedar Rapids Weighs Cultural Exchange With Novosibirsk
Cedar Rapids backers push a sister city plan to exchange cultural information with Novosibirsk in central Siberia. Supporters cite mutual understanding and the appeal of differing climates and living standards.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
U.S.S.R
Novosibirsk
Siberia
Letters to the Gazetter on learning foreign languages
The writer argues for studying foreign languages beyond memory phrases to truly understand other cultures and language rules. Knowing grammar aids correct speech and reading, expanding understanding of histories and economies, and improves reception when visiting abroad. Emphasizes stronger cross nation communication and friendship through language.
Abortion debate anger and an Iowa snowbound misadventure
A column criticizes feminists and abortion rights, calling reproductive freedom a selfish act and urging alternatives. The piece shifts to a personal winter mishap in Iowa, describing a perilous 5 am drive, a snowbank, and a recovery attempt ending with a humorous return home and a note on enduring morning misery.
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Mrs
Charles Hurley
Fayette
Iowa
Mr. King Kong
St. Bernard
Readers miss comic Adam after weekday removal
A reader laments the disappearance of the Adam comic from The Gazette's weekday editions. The editor notes Adam and Duffy were pulled to free space for puzzle content, while Adam and Duffy remain on Sundays.
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Adam
Gazette
Cathy
Geech
Mary Worth
Mom
Meridith V. Webster
35Th St. SE
Herman
Duffy
Prevention starts at home for PTA Drug and Alcohol Week
The National PTA themes March 3 9 urge Cedar Rapids parents to begin early conversations with children as young as five about drugs and alcohol. Early education can prevent future abuse. For more info call 398 2017. Tressa Youngbear chairperson City PTA Drug and Alcohol Awareness 346 Second Ave SW.
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PTA
Cedar Rapids
Tressa Youngbear
Second Ave
Word Watch: Wiling and Regroup in Newsroom Debate
A reader contest tackles word usage in papers noting wiling as correct for pass time and principal as correct for orchestra leaders. The exchange clarifies recoup versus regroup and cites Coach Bob Knight as an example of regroup in action.
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the Mail
Symphony
Bob Knight
Indiana
Destiny's darlings styled in a busy salon visit
The narrator recounts a salon experience marketed as a haircut. Laura the stylist, humid shampoos, a guillotine-like neck support, and a long talk about styling reveal how the idea of being styled becomes a personal therapy. He leaves wishing to return once people notice a change.
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People Magazine
Laura
Virgin Gordes
Burt Reynolds
Destiny
Iowans Share Views From Cedar Rapids Writer Rich Pinney
Richard Pinney of Cedar Rapids, a free lance writer and artist, is noted as an executive with Coe College a publishing company a TV station a market survey firm and a weekly newspaper.
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Richard Pinney
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
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Destiny’s Darlings
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