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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1983
Page
8
A proposal to ease minor speeding penalties faces opposition. The bill would keep a $20 fine for 9 to 10 mph over, but remove license suspensions and insurer notification for these offenses. critics warn it invites more risky driving and shifts costs to safe drivers.
Iowa representative Tom Tauke argues for a balanced approach to cutting domestic spending while maintaining a strong national defense. He notes the 1984 defense budget at 274.1 billion dollars, about 6.8 percent of GNP, roughly 1200 dollars per person, and urges careful scrutiny of Pentagon spending.
Reader Eva Rihak laments a Monday bingo event where 260 to 300 players forced the organizer to pay out only 60 dollars per card instead of 100. She notes high purchase totals and accuses the venue of pretense while urging fair treatment and caution.
A reader argues that despite a feisty grandmother's push to be recognized as a Scoutmaster, BSA policy bars women from the position. She asserts the need for male role models to guide teens and praises Scoutmaster leadership, thanking volunteers and Scoutmaster volunteers for their service.
Paul Schumann Ray of Coe College music department died this past week. He was a revered teacher whose standards inspired students to strive for perfection in vocal work. He emphasized classical literature, refined tone, and a deep philosophy of life, leaving lifelong affection and respect.
The reader questions Congress and authorities about restructuring Social Security. They claim funds are diverted into the general fund and used for tuition and foreign aid, and demand a return to the program’s intended purpose with clear accountability from officials.
A state department official prompts a discussion on Greek nouns ending in on. Dr. Charles Milhauser explains short on forms drop on for a plural as demones, pylones, siphones, while long on forms take es or tes. The column ends with praise for Milhauser’s erudition.
Chief Justice Warren Burger urges ending the vacuous “we have always done it” approach and criticizes reliance on trickle down relief. He argues for a shift toward research and development, science leadership, and substantial investment in energy, electronics, and agricultural innovations to revive the economy and national strength.
Harry Sargent of Cedar Rapids, retired from J. Wilson Foods, is a past president of a public school advisory group and long‑serving member of the Cedar Rapids Board of Education. The column invites local residents to express their unlimited topics and personal views.
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