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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1983
Page
6
The Gazette urges passage of a farm borrowers' bill of rights after eight Iowa hearings reveal farmer hardship and lender tensions. The proposal would require clear terms, equal treatment, and compassion from creditors without moratoriums, applying to all farm customers and preserving existing lender practices.
A proposed repeal of the 50 percent non alcoholic revenue rule would let taverns sell alcohol on Sundays. The Iowa Senate approved then reconsidered the measure amid wet versus dry arguments, with advocates citing enforcement and border competition concerns, while opponents warn of more alcohol problems.
A Gazette reader voices concern over allowing 10 hp outboard motors on Lake Macbride while praising conservation commission actions. He urges restraint, cites noise and safety worries, and contrasts with smaller 6 hp limits and broader thoughts on haste and wealth.
In May 1982 Harland Pomeroy became paralyzed below the shoulders from a swimming accident. A broad fund raising effort, aided by the Aid Association for Lutherans matching contributions, collected over 20000 to buy a wheelchair lift van and remodel his home. Community churches Cedar Rapids Carroll Iowa and donors from Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota contributed. On February 6 a presentation handed over keys to a van with a lift and about 6750 was allocated to start Harland’s needs. The campaign committee led by Dennis Tibben thanks all supporters.
A citizen letter accuses Mayor Canney and the Cedar Rapids council of fiscal recklessness and policy reversals on floodplain rules. The writer calls for recalls or elections, citing expensive trips, raises, and district budgeting as signs that top officials ignore taxpayers while the city faces financial strain.
Phoebe Courtney calls the nuclear freeze a Communist hoax while Petr Beckman and Ralph de Toledano challenge bomb scare claims. The column notes anti nuclear groups push a House resolution, urging senators and representatives to oppose perceived weakness and defend national strength.
Gazette notes investors buy the Allison and Magnus hotel to raze for a new parking facility provoking outrage. Residents allege 70 tenants must evacuate on short notice, urging preservation of landmark railway hotel sites and local housing stability. Affected neighbors call for alternatives and criticise profit driven motives.
The writer condemns Washington lawmakers Tauke Jepsen and Grassley for failing to lower home heating gas and oil costs. They call the 1978 Natural Gas Policy Act infamy, urge repeal, and accuse special interests in districts of protecting producers at the expense of 230 million Americans.
International Women's Day activities spotlight women leading antiwar efforts in Brussels and cities worldwide. US delegates join the STAR campaign and discuss disarmament with NATO leaders while WILPF and allies press for a U.S.-Soviet freeze. Public notices include Peace Museum in Chicago and a slide show on WILPF history.
Elisabeth Young a San Francisco native living in Cedar Rapids since 1948 shares her background. She authored the travel book Family Afoot and contributes her perspectives to the community opinion page.
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