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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1982
Page
7
The Gazette calls the housing aid bill a well meaning but flawed emergency program. It notes potential gains like mortgage subsidies and jobs, but questions targeting high income households and selective industry bailouts. It urges legislators to weigh broader needs and warns a Reagan veto would prompt renewed scrutiny.
The Iowa primary saw about 335,000 voters from 2.1 million adults eligible, roughly one in six. Registered voters numbered 1.54 million with turnout near one in five. Critics urge an open primary allowing cross party ballots to boost participation, while party regulars resist to protect clout. Independent voters outnumber both parties, suggesting openness could raise turnout and influence November’s general election.
The piece argues the 1982 Senate contests will hinge on Reaganomics with Democrats pressing the issue while Republicans defend the policy. It notes party-line dynamics in states like California New Jersey Virginia Montana and Virginia and cites comments from Vince Breglio Susan Bryant Leon Billings and others on the looming referendum.
A Cedar Rapids reader defends Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel against scrutiny over private matters. The writer praises Kopel's office efficiency and urges balanced reporting, citing gratitude to local medics, teachers, Craig Hospital staff, and Kennedy High School staff for a family miracle story and broader community support.
The author attacks Senator Jepsen on Agriculture Committee policy alleging below-cost farm prices and grain shipments to Russia. They claim fraud against farmers, hurt to consumers, and job losses, urging substitution with a senator from Russia replacing Iowa.
A Coolidge School student visited Cherry Hill Pool last Tuesday, paid a dollar for a planned hour and a half opening, swam five minutes, then left after staff announced an early closing for low attendance. No refund was offered, prompting frustration and accusations of a ripoff.
The Gazette invites letters up to 400 words though editors may shorten and edit. Writers must provide name street address and signature, with a non published telephone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published and content should focus on issues over personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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