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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1992

Page

4

Editorial: Iowa faces hard choices on budget and taxes

The piece argues Branstad and the Legislature must implement unpopular cost cuts to avoid a growing deficit. It notes education, health, highways and public safety face pressure as automatic increases and tax hikes loom, urging lawmakers to consider statewide welfare over special interests.

Iowa Terry Branstad Branstad House Education Committee Art Ollie

Americans defend workers as Japan critic sparks car smash fundraiser

A Japanese politician label sparked U S workers to defend themselves. Newton locals gathered a rusted Subaru for sledgehammer strikes and raised 150 dollars for a United Auto Workers strike fund. The event aimed to counter claims of laziness and illiteracy with a show of solidarity.

Newton Japan United Auto Workers

Opinion: Bush speech fails to deliver a defining moment

The piece critiques President Bush for promising a map to the New Jerusalem in the State of the Union and delivering only vague proposals. It argues Republicans push tax cuts to force a Democrat bid for health care and defense spending, while Democrats fear a forgettable re-election strategy.

Washington New Jerusalem Bush Congress Ronald Reagan Reagan Sen Phil Gramm Texas Gramm

Question on abortion morals from Angela Warner

A reader from Marion asks why in a land of plenty hunger, housing issues, and healthcare barriers persist and urges addressing these wrongs. The note attributes personal address 700 35th St. to Angela Warner.

Land of Plenty Angela Warner 35Th St Marion

Buy American chant urges prosperity through domestic purchases

A persuasive call extols buying American as a path to jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy. It argues that supporting American-made products will reduce unemployment, boost factory activity, and shrink the trade deficit with Japan, urging concrete action.

No quick fixes for Iowa fiscal woes bootstrapping health care tax

Daniel H Langfield executive director Linn County Medical Society argues against taxing health care providers to draw federal Medicaid dollars. He warns the plan is unfair costly and ineffective raising costs to patients and deterring new physicians while offering no long term solution.

Iowa Daniel H. Langfield Linn County Medical Society

Preserve vital Medicaid assistance for disabled residents

A Cedar Rapids parent urges keeping Medicaid funding for group homes serving people with disabilities. The letter argues cuts harm the defenseless, stresses ongoing need during recession, and asks policymakers to preserve programs for the future.

Cedar Rapids

Vote Them Out Over Liberal Politicians Tied to Welsh

Dale Buntrock of Lansing calls for voting out liberal politicians allied with Sen. Joe Welsh over losses in the Iowa Trust. He warns property owners may owe thousands more as city county and state officials who invested money are blamed for the scandal.

Joe Welsh Iowa Trust Welsh Dale Buntrock Lansing

Readers’ Letters Shape Gazette Opinions and Corrections

The Gazette presents reader letters with no endorsement of accuracy or value. It notes that contradictions or corrections from other readers are welcome and may appear in print.

Gazette

Old friends live for eternity and language slips

A playful puzzle on lingering mistakes in phrases and grammar. It lists five examples from comics to sports and trade magazines, then offers corrections and notes on usage. The piece ends with a writer's caution about proofreading.

Biff Darrin Smith Miami

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