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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1982
Page
6
J F Hladky Jr has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors. He succeeds the previous chair and will oversee governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations for the organization.
The International Whaling Commission voted 25 to 7 to cut commercial whale catches from 14 000 to zero by 1986. Japan Norway and the Soviet Union oppose and may ignore the ban though U S authorities back enforcement under the 1976 Fishery Act. The move aims to curb extinction risk despite defiance from major whaling nations.
The piece argues for stronger U S sanctions to back a weak ban on whale hunting, noting a rare international victory for conservation over commercial urges. It criticizes Japan for clinging to tradition and jobs tied to whaling while urging enforcement by Washington to shape global action.
The piece questions the long standing page program in Congress amid charges of improper conduct among pages and members. It notes high costs including 8000 dollar annual pay plus 250000 dollars for education and possible living quarters. It argues for hiring college students or messengers and cites patronage concerns and safety issues for minors in Washington.
The piece explores the possibility of a black candidate entering the 1984 Democratic primaries. Jesse Jackson discusses organizing with Gary Indiana Mayor Hatcher and talks of potential bargaining power at the convention if a solid black vote emerges. It also mentions Tom Bradley as a possible California governor on the ticket and compares reactions to past Catholic candidates Kennedy and Smith.
The piece argues the November fifth space shuttle flight marks a vital operational milestone for NASA and highlights the broader benefits of space exploration. It warns against reducing space funding, noting advances in technology, agriculture, and defense tied to sustained space effort and the long term survival of society.
The writer analyzes the 1980 Democratic race noting Teddy Kennedy leads polls for black voters and that a black candidate could be aided or hindered by the choice of running mate. Iowa and New Hampshire voting complicates challenges for black contenders as Jesse Jackson pushes economic empowerment and political influence.
In response to a July 22 letter, a writer argues parents should decide if children under 19 wear helmets, likening moped drivers to car drivers in personal responsibility. The piece asserts individual choice about safety, noting shops sell helmets and alcohol but laws cannot override personal judgment.
Letters to the Gazette criticize University of Iowa contracts awarded to non affiliated bidders. The writer claims low labor bids reduce wages and bring in unqualified workers, driving down workmanship and raising maintenance costs for taxpayers. A Davis Bacon style law is urged to protect Iowa taxpayers.
Readers are invited to send letters up to 400 words with the writer name street address and signature required. A non published telephone number is requested to verify authorship. Letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities and must not be verse. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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