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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1983
Page
6
The piece notes a warming between President Reagan and Congress over a $4.3 billion public works jobs program and a shift from private-sector driven retraining. It argues state and local governments could best generate immediate employment through grants and revenue sharing, while warning against costly training stipends.
A state hearing officer rules the Iowa Revenue Department overvalued natural gas pipelines by weighting stock value and debt too heavily. The decision could trigger $1.5 million in annual refunds and major reassessments lowering bills for local taxes, with broader refunds possible if methods were flawed. The state should bear the cost to correct the error and protect taxpayers.
A letter to The Gazette supports police action after an abduction attempt against a Way Ministry follower. The writer, 37, praises religious freedom, condemns moral decay in industry, and defends his chosen ministry while contrasting unemployed citizens with leaders in industry.
A reader notes 244 months since a letter about being let go from a major appliance maker. He discusses unemployment challenges, resumes, and ads while contrasting laid off workers with those still employed who may have connections or abuse issues.
Cedar Rapids area junior and senior high students gathered at Coe College for the 17th annual Instrumental Festival. Mr and Mrs George Cavanaugh thank the Coe College Music Department, festival director Dr Tim Topolewski, guest conductors Ross Leeper and Fred Nyline, band directors, and Coe students for a rewarding six hour rehearsal and the Saturday concert in Sinclair Auditorium.
Washington profile notes Phil Gramm, once a Democrat, switched parties and won a Texas district seat as a Republican. It highlights his career from Texas A&M economist to congressman, his role with Stockman on the Reagan budget, and speculation about a Senate run, framing Gramm as a rare political win for all sides.
The piece contrasts the 1961 expansion Mets with the modern club, noting $700,000 salaries for Tom Seaver and Mike Torrez, the shift from underpaid to overpaid players, and how oldtimers like Richie Ashburn still revel in the game amid rising costs and TV deals.
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