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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1982

Page

8

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.

Art Heusinkveld

Government faces facts in veteran radiation claims

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.

Exservicemen

Iowa bill nudges leasing of abandoned schools before new construction

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.

Iowa Senate Cedar Rapids Fillmore 11Th St West Side

Budget critics overstate their case in Reagan budget debate

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.

Washington Reagan Office of Management and Budget Congress

Reporter Refuses to Stand for President Sparks Letter Debate

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.

Iowa Des Moines Rep. Oxley Marion Oxley Mr. Oxley

UNESCO debate fuels U.S. concerns over press freedom

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.

Time Newsweek U.N Smith-Kline UNA United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Unesco U.S.S.R Free World Taillores France Weinstein America Associated Press United Press Britain Reuters France- Presse LDC Russia Tass Kremlin Ldcs U.S Supervising Council

Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations

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.

Cy Douglass of Marion Associated Press Oklahoma City Boston Des Moines United Nations Association Iowa

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