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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1982
Page
6
Treasury hints at scrapping inflation based tax indexing seen as pivotal to protect take-home pay. Regan notes the move could erase gains from 1981 tax act and hurt lower and middle earners more, urging defenders to oppose any dismantling.
The Iowa Commerce Commission ended a 13.5 percent employee discount at Iowa Electric Light and Power Co after a rate hearing. About 1,400 employees benefited, saving six to seven dollars monthly, costing the utility $119,000 yearly. Supporters call it a harmless fringe benefit, opponents say it taints rate fairness. Varley notes law governs such favors and urges lawmakers to change it if needed.
A reader argues the 1980s budget shows a large share goes to military expense and cites Russia and the United States nuclear arsenals. The letter urges adoption of nonwar means for international conflicts and asks what individuals can do to change the belief that war is inevitable.
David Toma former New Jersey policeman and ex addict will lecture in Wilton March 29 and 30 with student talks during the day and a 7:30 p m Monday meeting for adults. Organizers urge tax protest notes to IRS and letters to officials to push education for peaceful international relations.
A proposed state bill would allow landlords to enter rentals between 9 am and 6 pm with only a door note, replacing a 24 hour notice rule. The measure, sponsored by Cedar Rapids Republican Robert Johnson, threatens current housing protections and prompts calls to contact state representatives.
A reader thanks Debbie Haeg who delivers the paper daily and her father Jerry a Cedar Terrace Mobile Home Court volunteer fireman. They responded within five minutes to a small stove fire, and the writer expresses gratitude for their timely help.
A critique defends biblical women against claims of sexism by arguing Judges 19 shows a troubled era, yet emphasizes that later Israelite ethics elevated women. It cites Lydia Deborah Esther Ruth Miriam and others, noting women’s roles in property, prophecy, and Christ’s resurrection, and asserts biblical Christianity honors women above modern egalitarian measures.
Ronald Reagan urges focus on justice over compassion while Roger Wilkins accuses him of debasing public debate with name calling. The piece critiques liberal sentimentality and warns against equating virtue with public displays.
The piece discusses grammar rules for none with singular or plural verbs. It notes rule variations from dictionaries and offers examples like None of us are perfect and Not a one of us is perfect. It suggests writers choose clarity over controversy.
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