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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1983
Page
7
Iowa Governor Branstad vetoes a proposed state lottery, warning it would addict the public to gambling and deviate from state aims. He contrasts parimutuel betting with the lottery, calling the plan a dream selling gimmick and urges legislators to seek revenue elsewhere.
The proposal would let community colleges create industry specific job training centers with state cost assistance. Financing hinges on certificates bonds or 14 percent of new employees’ income taxes to recover costs, plus a property tax levy as backup. Supporters say it spurs industrial recovery and more state revenue. approval from Governor Branstad is anticipated.
A television crew filming scenes on the Great Wall of China triggered heavy local reaction and traffic stoppage. Report notes past similar episodes with Bob Hope Big Bird and Susan Anton, illustrating cultural differences in public displays.
In 1981 Reagan underwent lung surgery as aides reviewed Section 4 of the 25th Amendment for a presidential transfer of power. Laurence Barrett notes Richard Darman hid documents and blocked Cabinet action, fearing loss of loyalty to the president over constitutional process. The piece urges following the amendment in future crises.
In the Gazette letters the writers denounce Reaganomics as a flop and warn that politicians and corporations manipulate the new poor, urging readers to wake from complacency and oppose corporate slant in reports.
A letter argues that teens aged 16 or younger should pay discounted movie prices. It cites $3.50 adult entry fees, questions age definitions for adults, and notes broader economic pressures from Reaganomics and rising utilities. It urges lower prices to boost teen cinema attendance.
A reader denounces a May 17 letter that attacked the Catholic Church as venomous and ill informed. The writer cites Revelations and questions church authority while promoting private parishes and school funding. The letter recalls St. Joseph’s Parish Fun Days in Marion and notes parish programs and tithing.
A reader praises reporter Dave Rasdal for respectfully covering a fatal crash that killed a Strawberry Point family. The letter notes compassion for the Sandhagen victims and the injured young driver’s parents, urging publication as a deterrent while criticizing sensationalDetails in another Delaware County paper.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words. Include writer name street address and signature. telephone number not published for authentication. Letters should focus on issues and events rather than personalities, no anonymous submissions, no verse, one letter per writer every 30 days.
Roscoe co chairs thank 31 Scouts from Troops 88 42 and 555 plus 83 American Legion Post 5 members and auxiliary and friends for placing 2300 flags. They credit Hanford Post 5 and auxiliary for project leadership and thank Cedar Memorial staff for help and courtesy.
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