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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1983

Page

7

Numbers to watch as Democrats gain power in the House

The editorial notes that with 26 new Democratic seats the House shifts to Democratic control and could push for distinct budget alternatives. It warns of large deficits and inflation risks if the recovery stalls, and questions future defense spending and fiscal policy ahead of elections.

House Budget Committee Richard A. Gephardt Missouri Reagan Tip O'Neill

League of Women Voters Denies Partisan Shift Over Fund Letter

A Washington spokeswoman insists the LWV remains nonpartisan after a fundraising letter urged support against proposed budget cuts. The appeal targeted President Reagan’s budget and PAC influence, described by experts as a high impact direct mail tactic. The piece underscores the LWV's role in voter education and midline civic services.

National League of Women Voters League Washington, D.C Reagan LWV Democratic Party

Patient representation in health care ethics debate

Letters debate patient rights and informed consent urging majority representation in health affairs. Authors push for public input, patient ethics control, and alternative care access while contrasting clergy involvement with separation of church and state and recalling a Reagan appeal to religious leaders.

Peoples Medical Society, Inc East Minor Street Emmaus Federal Republic Reagan America

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Explored

A critique of traditional answers to why good people suffer argues that God cannot prevent misfortune. Kushner contends God offers aid to endure pain rather than prevent it, stressing human free will and the idea of God as fellow sufferer who understands.

God Harol Kushner Rabbi Kushner Halley Kushner Alfred North Whitehead

Cedar Rapids ham promotion sparks local union concerns

A group of 1 750 Local 3 UFCW workers at Wilson Foods in Cedar Rapids protests Armstrong's department store ham giveaways tied to a March Early Bird Sale. The workers, citing economy and layoffs, urge support for local jobs and sales while questioning store attitudes. They emphasize Wilson Foods as Iowa's largest meat processor and urge shoppers to favor community promotion over outside promotions.

UFCW Wilson Foods Armstrong's Department Cedar Rapids Iowa Armstrong's

Two Good Samaritans Save Toddler In Street

Readers thank Victor Le Grand and John Rinderknecht for finding a cold toddler in the street on Thursday night March 10. The writers note the parents and grandmother did not thank the men and emphasize gratitude for the safe outcome and for learning through The Gazette.

Victor le Grand John Rinderknecht

New Frontier Letter From Americans in Latin America

A couple describes seven years in Costa Rica and Colombia’s Caribbean coast, praising local culture, climate, and a low cost of living. They share impressions of Santa Marta, Pan American Highway, and Mt Columbus, inviting readers to write for more details about their dream in the Americas.

Latin America Americas U.S Gazette Costa Rica Pearl Harbor Colombia Caribbean Santa Marta Mt. Columbus Columbus America

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