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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1982
Page
16
J F Hladky Jr appointed Chairman of the Board while John Robertson remains as Managing Editor and Art Heusinkveld serves as Editorial Pages Editor. Editorial Board Chairman position is also noted.
The Gazette editorial labels Reagan’s call for private charity as flawed. It questions his personal giving of 3089 dollars in 1980 on a 227000 dollar income, argues private generosity cannot be relied on for sustained aid, and notes tax law and economic swings limit gift funds. It contends public support and guaranteed revenue are essential.
Former Iowa governor Robert Ray announces not to seek re election while Democrats claim they could have defeated him. State Sen Edgar Holden calls him the chief domino fallen. Ray’s record shows five straight showdowns with strong challengers who were unable to topple him.
A reader condemns welfare rules that denied food stamps to a severely ill senior, while praising 911 responders and hospital staff who cared for her husband. The letter also notes the 18th annual reunion of the 14th Armored Division in July in Indianapolis and provides a contact for former members.
The Council On Aging and about 50 senior citizens joined Washington Senior High School students for a day of dining tours and intergenerational activities. Students performed music and the visitors enjoyed meaningful exchanges highlighting cross generation understanding.
Reagan says Social Security on sound footing but Democrats call it political football. J J Pickle proposes phased changes raising full benefits age to 68 or 69, cutting 62 retiree benefits, and longer work history. He is urged as brave by advocates while Democrats face pressure to act.
The Cedar Rapids Community Theatre plans a new home at the Iowa Theatre and the city owned Paramount Theatre to centralize the performing arts. The piece debates American English spelling preferences and argues for using theaters and theatre consistently in local coverage and branding.
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