Art Heusinkveld Editorial Page Editor Leader
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board, guiding opinion and editorial direction for the publication.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1982
Page
8
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board, guiding opinion and editorial direction for the publication.
Editorial argues for clear fact finding on late harm claims from 1950s atomic tests. It questions Brandon allegations and urges FOIA, subpoenas, and independent testing to settle whether veterans suffered illness. It posits public interest requires fair compensation if harm is proven.
A unanimously approved Senate bill requires public agencies seeking new quarters to first consider leasing closed school facilities. It aims to alert agencies to closings, yet coalitions argue sensible heads should assess options without mandate. The measure would merely require evaluation, not forced moves.
The piece argues critics exaggerate the harm of proposed cuts to social programs and the 1983 deficit. It defends the budget, cites rising food stamp and housing costs, and notes the deficit would be about 3.1 percent of GDP, urging cautious tax and spending adjustments rather than alarm.
Readers protest a TV reporter for remaining seated as President Reagan spoke to Iowa legislators. The letter commends Rep. Oxley for urging respect and calls for public input to uphold civility.
The article discusses a bold promotional feature by Smith-Kline in Time and Newsweek arguing that press and economic freedoms are at risk at the United Nations. It cites UNESCO tensions with the USSR, Taillores declarations, and U.S. influence through funding and veto power, noting a UNESCO compromise to aid LDC information access possibly by 1983.
Cy Douglass of Marion a retired journalist and former AP bureau chief in Oklahoma City Boston and Des Moines now serves as executive director of the United Nations Association Iowa Division inviting local residents to express their viewpoints on any topic as a public forum.
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