Reagan pushes civil rights agenda amid convention
A lively week sees the Reagan Administration file Alabama desegregation suits and send housing act enforcement bills as NAACP events unfold. Critics call it staged to boost image while DOJ expands criminal civil rights cases, with aides pursuing senate confirmation of civil rights commission appointments.
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Birthdate-gate rumors swirl around Reagan family
The column questions Nancy Reagan’s birthdate and notes her adoptive father and marriage history. It asserts Ronald Reagan has consistently claimed his 1911 birth year, contrasting alleged age adjustments by others and praising his honesty as he enters Election Year 1983.
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Kissinger commission plan sparks debate over Central America policy
The proposal to form a Kissinger led bipartisan commission on Central America draws criticism for bypassing Congress, risking a package deal on MX missiles and Social Security precedents. Critics warn it could undermine democratic author ity and invite external influence, while Contadora seeks diplomatic understanding.
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Reader Letters Spark Taxing Gripes and Education Debate
A sequence of letters to The Gazette covers frustration with Reagan era politics and personal hardship. Contributors argue about Social Security eligibility, job loss, bankruptcy, and dental care, while another letter praises local natural areas work and commends the Goellners. A third letter criticizes proposed high school course requirements, warning of government overreach and urging focus on literacy and fundamentals.
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Dog licensing debate hits Cedar Rapids and Linn County
A reader urges stricter enforcement of dog vaccination and licensing under Iowa Code Section 35.25. The letter argues 10,000 unlicensed dogs exist in the area and calls on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors to back responsible owners and curb the dog problem.
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Karl Goellner
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Reader letters defend editorials and abortion views
A reader replies to a July 15 critique calling editorials opinions. The commenter urges open-minded reading and asserts the pro abortion stance deserves consideration, arguing the critic attacks those directly affected rather than the issue itself.
Camp Courageous Welcomes Turner Retirees Visit
Mr Becker camp director and Peggy the bus driver hosted 20 Turner Retirees at Monticello to tour Camp Courageous. They viewed cottages, ate lunch, watched a camp operation film, and toured the swimming pool funded by pineapple sales and United Airlines planes, with Colonial bread wrappers aiding sidewalk construction.
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Tax foreign cars and boost jobs, urges Coe College professor
Larry Kagan of Coe College calls for taxing Japanese autos and imposing an excise on every foreign vehicle to curb imports and fund unemployment relief. He argues postwar forgiveness but demands equal trade rules to protect American workers.
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