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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1984
Page
6
The Gazette weighs how Iowa voters view the Harkin Jepsen contest amid labels of liberal and conservative. It notes Harkin’s self description versus Jepsen’s stance, contrasts voting records, and warns that extreme images may hurt both in a tight, potentially close race.
The Iowa Department of Transportation widened hours at Cedar Rapids and Marion driver examination stations starting July 11 to improve accessibility. Cedar Rapids moved to a Monday through Friday schedule, increasing overall open time and boosting licenses issued in Cedar Rapids by 11 percent year over year.
Observers summarize Mondale addresses charging Reagan with causing recession, unemployment and wasteful policy while promising vast reforms. He pledges to cut deficits, invest in schools and science, rebuild infrastructure, boost exports, enforce civil rights, defend the Navy, and crack down on pollution and energy costs.
A Linn County Democratic Central Committee letter honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. praising his vision and dedication to human dignity. It urges continued commitment to oppose hatred and bigotry and to educate children in his mission, signed by Judith Perkins.
The Cedar Rapids Friends Church thanks The Gazette and Ken Sullivan for coverage of the Mount Mercy student who died in Cedar Rapids from hepatitis. As of Jan 9 donations reach 5000 toward 8000 total expenses, leaving transportation costs for Grace Tsilmon jela’s body and her brother. The Kenyan family cannot fund the remaining amount. contributions may be sent to treasurer Mrs. James Loomis at 2041 Birchwood Drive NE.
A reader defends Linn County Care praising staff for patience and treatment while noting some residents complain and seek attention. The letter acknowledges possible mental strain on residents and thanks workers for their efforts at the facility. C H Butch Hutter Marion addresses concerns at 1860 County Home Road.
A call for Congressional budget process reform urging public disclosure of recommended line-item budgets. The author assigns blame for deficits to defense and tax cuts, champions medians from the CBO as debate fuel, and urges leaders to foster integrity, dialogue, and citizen-led accountability to curb military spending and prevent further economic and global insecurity.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
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