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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1981
Page
6
The Gazette argues a 10 percent reduction in Iowa state foster care reimbursements would raise costs and worsen outcomes. It notes current rates of 143 for preschoolers, 187 for ages 6–11, 231 for ages 12–15, and 242 for youths over 15, urging Gov. Ray to reject the bill as economically flawed.
The Cedar Rapids community mourns Margaret Hall at 84. Her death ends a lifetime of philanthropy with the Hall family’s lasting impact. Brucemore estate will become National Trust property with a $2 million endowment ensuring future maintenance and public access. The Hall Radiation Center Hallmar facility and the Hall Foundation continue supporting civic causes, enriching thousands.
The piece critiques praise for Bobby Knight, noting his temper and taunting of officials while acknowledging his coaching success. It argues that media overstate his virtues and that his behavior toward referees is seen by some as disruptive, with comments about his character contrasting with his results.
The piece argues for and against a new constitutional convention to propose a balanced budget amendment. It notes the openness of a convention to other issues, warns of clashes over moral questions, and questions political courage and trust in President Reagan while invoking Providence and past correspondence on constitutional reform. It urges lawmakers to act carefully to prevent unintended outcomes.
A Cedar Rapids police union president rebuts claims that officers beat a man near ADM property during a strike. He says security personnel only perform security duties and cites alleged picketer abuse, property damage, and harassment as factors in requiring more officers, urging peaceful conduct until the strike ends.
A local letter urges keeping McKinley Junior High and Tyler Elementary open, praising their long-standing role as community beacons. The writer cites socio economic diversity, multicultural learning, and 36 years at the same address, arguing remodeling isn’t sufficient reason to shutter the schools.
The article accuses the United States of hypocrisy in backing an oppressive El Salvador regime while claiming to lead as the free world. It argues multinational corporations exploit non-white nations, contrasting rhetoric with actions.
A humorous column argues against using Congress to set scientific facts such as 7 times 9 equals 67. It riffs on Helms and Hyde proposing democratic proof of life’s origin, noting the illogic and tracing life back through generations to show the flawed premise.
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