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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1981
Page
3
The Gazette editorial argues against a one year nationwide salary freeze for all state employees. It notes the $48 million savings are outweighed by drawbacks, opposes tax hikes, cites already limited raises and a 1,500 job drop, and warns a universal cut could invite resignations and resentment while advocating preserve raises through arbitration for non unionized staff.
U S arms sales to Argentina may resume after talks with President-elect Roberto Viola, with Reagan voicing a positive view on lifting the embargo. Critics warn renewed aid clashes with reports of intensified repression, including arrests of six human rights activists and detentions of relatives of the disappeared, prompting calls to tie any aid to reform.
The Iowa Senate approved a measure requiring smoke detectors in newly built multi unit dwellings such as apartments hotels motels and dormitories and within three years for existing buildings. The bill avoids a three story limit and targets three or more unit buildings while exempting single family homes. The fiscal impact is about 126 500 for dormitory installations and the measure follows recent fires including a motel tragedy in West Des Moines.
Washington- Reagan critics say the administration fails to speak with one voice in foreign policy. Disagreement over Pipes remarks and other snippets reveal zigzags on war talk with the Soviet Union, SALT, and European deployments. Officials acknowledge a lack of a coherent framework guiding daily actions.
A letter to The Gazette argues against McKinley Junior High School closure amid remodeling. The writer cites its long history, student and teacher ties, potential loss of plays and sports, and fears for teachers' jobs. The author stresses personal opinion and hopes no school closes.
A seventh grader at McKinley Junior High argues the school should not be closed. The student highlights strong music and drama programs, active sports, a new IMC, roof, windows, track and tennis facilities, and asks how students would participate if bused elsewhere. They urge teachers students and parents to fight for the school.
A McKinley Junior High teacher argues against closing the school citing minority student integration, extracurricular participation, and strong staff programs. The letter urges the school board to seek alternatives, noting minority representation and community impact as key factors beyond economics.
A Linn-Mar High School senior writes in support of parents on a budget review committee regarding teacher cutbacks. He notes children cannot vote and cites his friendship with State Rep Hurley Hall, who opposes the bill, and offers verbal or financial support if needed.
George Will defends big bang as compatible with faith while labeling some religionists anti scientific. The passage argues science began under divine law, questions Genesis as history, and ponders whether evolution harms society, urging reverence to God as creator.
Kirkwood Community College students in the Food Service Management Program held a Fifties Day on March 12 with an oldies menu at 50s prices. Generous donations from Coca-Cola Bottling, Swiss Valley Farms, Nelson's and Verel's Meat Markets, Colonial Baking Co. and KCRG TV-9 coverage supported the event, helping raise a sizable sum for a trip to the National Restaurant Association convention in Chicago.
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