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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1983
Page
7
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that insurance-based retirement plans cannot pay women smaller pensions than men for equal service. The decision upholds equal benefits for equal work, though it preserves actuarial differences driven by life expectancy and risk.
The FCC suggests lightening rules for 850 commercial TV stations and ending mandatory reporting of aired programs while lawmakers push deregulation. Supporters say market forces will curb excessive ads, while critics warn community service and diverse programming may suffer. the timing and scope of any regime change remain unsettled.
The Supreme Court, in a 6 3 decision, allows Nebraska to begin sessions with a paid chaplain, while critics say the ruling bends the Establishment Clause. Dissent raises concerns over judicial activism and misapplied tests amid related tax deduction cases.
A reader argues that Cedar Rapids School Board plans threaten McKinley Junior High. The letter cites deferred Phase 2 renovations and district actions as evidence of likely closure, urging citizens to unite before the September 13 election to push for keeping McKinley open.
The Linn County Humane Society thanks Revco and Fleetway Stores in Marion for memorial contributions in Jeanne Stephens memory. Funds support care for animals and reflect Jeanne’s love of pets.
A letter recalls Alexander Solzhenitsyn decades after his exile and Nobel Prize, praising his anti détente stance and his exposure of communist oppression. It cites his 1972 Washington speech and Harvard 1978 address, then condemns pro life letters and defends abortion rights in a democratic republic.
The Cedar Rapids Job Service receives commendation for installing bulletin boards displaying all available jobs. The change reduces waiting times and eliminates the perception that job information is hidden, with thanks to the agency for its improved service.
Bob and Karen Schubert express unwavering trust in Dr. Russell Anthony for decisions about their pet and personal life. They state admiration, respect, and friendship, signing the note from 5001 Lakeside Road, Marion.
A distressed speaker pleads for job opportunities and a return to self worth. They describe near despair, the urge to parade a banana costume as a sign of desperation, and seek dignity, stability, and the ability to care for family.
A reader notes striking similarities between two new characters, the Rockwells, and Grant Wood's American Gothic in the Gazette. The piece cites Norma Rockwell, cigars, and a satirical take, wondering if the Rockwells tilt toward villainy unlike the original couple.
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