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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1984
Page
6
The Iowa Conservation Commission expanded steel shot zones and faces a possible statewide lead shot ban next year. Supporters say steel shot protects waterfowl, while opponents cite cost and availability concerns. editors urge policy guided by population health and practical hunting impacts.
The piece argues repealing a 1975 Voting Rights Act language provision to end non English ballots, citing San Francisco and California polls showing support for English only balloting. It notes concerns that English only ballots spur better civic participation while opposing views warn of voter disenfranchisement and manipulation. S.I. Hayakawa supports English as central to public discourse and participation.
A column questions rushing to verdicts about Soviet actions in the KLA-007 shootdown and Ali Agca's pope assassination attempt. It cautions against assuming Russian guilt or CIA cover ups and urges waiting for conclusive evidence before judgment.
Hans Kung traces the church’s rise from a lay movement to ordained ministry by the second century. Early leaders served pay from other work, guarding the gospel while the laity shared in ministry. The piece contrasts past zeal with present clergy focusing on self protection and social prestige, urging peacemaking over power.
A veteran recalls life under tyranny and compares it to modern media. He notes propaganda, rising prices, and unemployment while praising resilience and the memory of 1921 America. He warns against greed that taints news with profit and erodes trust.
A group of claimants born 1917 to 1921 urge Congress to support specific Social Security reform bills HR 1483 HR 1964 HR 1965 HR 3013 HR 3859 HR 3893 HR 3925 HR 3945 HR 4093. They warn they are losing about $100 monthly and over $1 000 yearly and call for letters to congressmen and senators to pass one bill.
A reader comments on Maharishi International University’s 6.2 million building program in Fairfield noting no mention of federal funds. The writer questions funding choices and criticizes Altoona Hall demolition in Mount Vernon as a taxpayer burden and a potential con, while suggesting apartment conversion as a competing private market issue.
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invite expression on unlimited topics. Gary Roe of Cedar Rapids serves as pastor at St Stephen's Lutheran Church and leads the Cedar Rapids Marion Conference of Clergy. He is a former Army officer and salesman.
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