Time to yield President Reagan on deficits and taxes
The Gazette editors urge Reagan to cut the deficit by allowing tax increases and reviewing defense spending. They call for a moderate retooling of the economy, urging concessions to fund needed military upgrades while maintaining growth. They warn of losing a constituency if he stays rigid.
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Iowa adopts private college loan plan sparks nationwide interest
The piece praises Iowa for swiftly backing governor backed student loan relief for private colleges. It suggests creating a Higher Education Loan Authority to issue tax exempt bonds, with loans secured by endowments and real estate. It warns against weakening federal programs and urges broader state adoption.
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Reagan Vision and Conservative Strategy for Reagan’s Second Year
Harvard professor James Q. Wilson assesses Ronald Reagan’s first year and outlines four bold policy areas for a stronger conservative program in the 1982 congressional year. He urges a positive vision and a strategic retooling to sustain support amid a mixed public mood.
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Ronald Reagan
American Spectator
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Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
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Inflation and politics echo in a weekend letter to The Gazette
A reader argues inflation is the greatest threat to the American way of life and prioritizes fighting it over unemployment. He taints liberals as causing inflation and calls for pain to restore sound economics. He also critiques Reagan era policy, cites Poland and Soviet actions, and questions Senator Packwood’s record in a weekend interview.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Packwood
Gratitude for support after bereavement from Gillen family
James Gillen and family thank all who offered aid and comfort after their loss. They express deep appreciation and say the support is meaningful and will be kept in their thoughts and prayers. The message closes with the Grenfell quote on service to others.
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Wilson
Overspending and Tax Burden Prompt Public Plea
A reader letter argues against rising property taxes citing a 10.7 percent estimate from the March 6 Gazette. The writer warns government overspending on libraries, transportation centers, highways, jails, and defense has increased costs. The middle class pleads to curb spending to afford basic living costs and retirement essentials.
Central Iowa editor corrects spelling quirks and misuses
A reader laments persistent spelling errors in a Central Iowa sports section, noting repeated mistypes like proceedure and depressant. The letter cites examples such as ahold and recieve, arguing for standard spellings and proper usage across articles.
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Central Iowa
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Tom) Gillen and
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