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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1982
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board, guiding opinion content and board governance for the publication.
Editorial argues central Iowa routing for Amtrak Zephyr between Chicago and San Francisco would boost accessibility to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ames Des Moines and Quad Cities. It notes better track conditions on C&NW and urges local governments to push for a compact station to entice Amtrak action.
A reflection on Leroy Satchel Paige at 75, his late major league ethics, and the lasting impact of segregation. It notes his 1948 World Series contribution at age 42, a 1971 Hall of Fame honor in the Negro leagues context, and the enduring question of whether he was the best pitcher ever.
Washington reports a world in turmoil as Israel’s swift Lebanon campaign presses on while calls for peace flood streets. Reagan faces a missed chance at a Europe tour peace agenda amid Cuban, Argentine and Palestinian tensions. Officials weigh an international force for Lebanon and a renewed push for a Middle East settlement.
In Cedar Rapids JA controls five key roles for each program startup including student achievers who invest a dollar and buy stock. Local funds cover scholarships and operations while sponsoring firms supply advisers. National JA Inc oversees guidelines, materials, and conferences funded by franchise fees and national drives. Horace Webb chairs the drive at 315 23rd St Drive SE.
A Cedar Rapids reader group formerly known as Mothers of Mercy Speak clarifies it is not affiliated with Mercy or St. Luke's hospitals. The consumer advocacy group aims to promote patient rights and informed choices in obstetrical care and invites contact at Box 2569 Cedar Rapids 52406.
The author argues over the insanity defense in Hinckley and similar crimes, weighing legal guilt against compassion. He questions if a mentally disturbed killer deserves the same punishment as others and suggests reforms to blend justice with treatment.
On Friday June 4 a Wisconsin family attending a Cedar Rapids high school graduation had their car stall and catch fire near Hy-Vee in Marion. A pickup driver and a Hy-Vee employee used extinguishers while bystanders helped unload the car and two women offered to drive them onward.
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