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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1981
Page
6
The piece argues that higher education costs have surged by 70 percent in a decade and will rise further as federal aid is trimmed and fees increase. It warns that state actions and higher loan rates threaten enrollment, with long term harm if students lack more support. It cites Franklin on knowledge investment and recalls 1960s educational shifts.
The National Labor Relations Board delays a players strike while courts examine allegations against owners over financial records. Fans fear season disruption could erase playoffs and the World Series, while recognizing players' right to organize.
The piece surveys Reagan's proposed five year defense sum of 1.488 trillion dollars and asks if such spending is prudent. It cites Heritage Foundation cost controls, quarterly weapon-cost increases, and warnings from Sen. Sam Nunn and Elmer Staats about wasteful budgets and unspent Defense funds. It notes unspent balances of about 92.2 billion and a 30 percent rise proposed for next year, questioning military spending limits.
A Cedar Rapids chaplain reshares his wartime prayer honoring fallen Gold Star Mothers sons. The piece thanks God for their sacrifice and asks guidance to honor parents and children left behind, urging deeds measured by heroic example.
The article thanks Pierson's Flower Shop Newport's Flowers and Lapes Florist for donating fresh flowers at the Memorial Day bridge ceremony to honor deceased veterans. Velma H. Miller, president of the Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association 3732 Second Ave SW, notes appreciation for media coverage by The Gazette and education writer Christie Wallace.
The author argues secular humanists threaten American values and urges aggressive actions. He claims they brainwash children with evolution and controversial topics, calls for an Anti Secular Humanism Committee, book burnings, and even the destruction of people who hold humanist views.
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