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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1981
Page
6
The piece argues against federalizing unemployment compensation, noting May's 7.6 percent jobless rate and state debts. It warns federal bailouts would punish disciplined states, shift funds toward welfare, and undermine work incentives while acknowledging national economic resilience with modest job growth.
The plan proposed by Tom Woodruff links Social Security funding to a higher payroll tax of 7.05 percent starting Jan. 1, 1982, with full deductibility of employee contributions. It aims to yield a $25 billion nationwide tax cut and a $9.9 billion early infusion for Social Security, benefiting lower and middle income workers while broadening coverage across the workforce. The proposal is under review by the Senate subcommittee led by Sen. John Chafee.
The Israeli raid on Iraq's nuclear facility challenges Washington's stance on nuclear weapons use and Middle East strategy. It strains U.S. ties with allies, unsettles France's government, risks Arab unity against Israel, and complicates United Nations diplomacy as the Security Council faces a likely veto and the General Assembly may act without it.
Paul A. Smith urges Cedar Rapids leaders to confront racism and KKK activity. He cites June 6 Jane Boyd meeting, warns indifference breeds violence, calls for Church and media action and lists KOJC-FM contact and a June 14 Walk for Racial Harmony at Ellis Park.
A reader denounces Cedar Memorial Cemetery swan vandalism and urges strong punishment. The letter compliments Mercy Hospital staff in Cedar Rapids and praise for caregivers and community. It also criticizes Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant, calling for a citywide vote, warns of safety risks, and urges corporate support for poorer residents. Cathy Mayor, 1612 Park Towne Place NE, No. 4.
An Eastern Iowans reader submits observations on politics and society. The Cedar Rapids resident is a math and science faculty member at Coe College and an active participant in Democratic Party politics.
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