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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1983
Page
6
The Gazette argues that Kennedy tapes, selectively released after screening by survivors, show a witty and practical leader, not the unedited, continuous record that Nixon’s recordings represented. The piece cautions against treating both eras' tapes as equivalent and notes future historical value.
A federal commission proposes $20 000 per interned survivor and no heirs payment while urging a $5 million scholarship fund and a formal apology to close the long running debate. Critics push for higher sums and heirs compensation amid lawsuits and congressional proposals.
The piece recalls John Anderson's 1980 presidential bid as a third party option during Carter vs Reagan. It notes his persistent stance, motives, and comparisons to Democrats, framing his run as a response to Reagan's record and calls for straight answers.
The piece quotes John Anderson praising politics as an exhilarating life but criticizes Ronald Reagan's foreign policy instincts. Anderson predicts up to 8 percent support from Democrats in 1984 and suggests a black running mate could shift votes. He questions replacing Reagan if it ends his own political outlet.
A reader defends adoption against stigma and recalls 1941 Pearl Harbor memories. Another letter criticizes U S rail retirement fund bailouts, arguing Congress should require railroads to cover unfunded liabilities, with comments by John M. Smith of CRST Inc.
In a letter to The Gazette, a reader laments three Iowa utilities raising prices amid an economic crisis. He jokes the timing aims for favorable press coverage and notes the Gazette’s value versus electricity costs.
William Safire analyzes the papal trip to Poland and questions whether John Paul II privately struck a deal with the communist regime to end martial law. The piece notes Vatican disarray after a cautious public stance on Solidarity and Walesa, plus edited public images and party lines amid pressure from Moscow.
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