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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1983
Page
6
The Gazette argues the DCI needs two years to prepare for legalized parimutuel wagering to guard against corruption. It warns of crime and social issues, urges cautious rollout, and questions the state's motivation amid a recession and calls to avoid a lottery.
State Rep. Sue Mullins protests an Iowa Department of Agriculture marketing brochure that praises farmers but excludes women. Secretary Robert Lounsberry says the omission was accidental and will be corrected. He notes years of similar complaints and defends the outreach as unintentional.
A letter to The Gazette argues the payment-in-kind program could dramatically alter agricultural economics by creating supply shortages with federal funding. It warns farmers face temptation from rising prices but urges broad participation to stabilize markets and reduce individual risk.
A parent reflects on her daughter's response to a motorcycle accident involving a boy on Feb 16. The child sought a safe place, highlighting trust issues with adults and the withdrawal of local PTSA Star homes. The writer urges safer trusted options and questions adult responsibility.
A waitress laments the 8 percent tax on tips, describing how taxes drastically cut her daily earnings. She notes many workers earn near minimum wage and rely on tips, arguing the law targets low earners and reduces incentive to provide good service.
A Cedar Rapids community dispute with airlines over airport terminal expansion intensifies as critics view carriers as prioritizing profits. The debate links terminal adequacy to $16 million annual convention business and regional economic health amid court actions and calls for compromise.
Letter from Julianne E. Anderson lauds Cedar Rapids collaboration among Police, Toma, PRIDE, Junior League, Hall Foundation, DOC, MADD, SADD, schools, area education agency, media and volunteers. Praises ongoing partnership to curb school age drug abuse and urges continued action by professionals and citizens alike.
A critical cartoonish view of a White House budget meeting proposes seeking funds from the affluent and corporations. The piece suggests defense cuts and re election concerns drive calls for money, portraying the public as a reservoir to be drained or left with little water.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Topics are unlimited and views are theirs. The column invites local readers to contribute.
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