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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1983
Page
6
The editorial argues PACs are not vote buying but grant access and influence. It notes the dominant view is overstated, cites research showing few PACs handle large sums and contributors are varied. It warns PAC money harms party strength, raises campaign costs, and questions democracy's health.
Linn officials weigh an appeal of a state report and a $600 fine as they push to improve residents' dignity. The county plans include a full-time care specialist, staff training, and clear leadership under Forbes Johnson to ensure compassionate care and accountability.
The piece argues Reagan's aggressive stance in Central America worsens tensions in the region. It compares U S actions to Vietnam era errors, calls for moderates to lead peace efforts, and urges Latin American governments like Mexico and Colombia to take the lead with quiet U S support to avoid escalation.
A longtime resident recalls the old county home and its caring staff led by George and Nonie McLeran and later Louie and Elaine Hulseberg. The writer praises harmony, activities, and meals before addressing recent care facility troubles and criticizes management and union wage blame.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 400 words. Include writer name street address and signature. A telephone number for authentication is required but not published. Letters should address issues and events, not personalities, and must not be anonymous. One letter per writer every 30 days.
A Prairie Junior High student debunks a claim of teachers hitting students. The writer states no such incidents have been observed and questions the source of the original report.
A reader argues Samantha Smith demonstrated bold child leadership on nuclear disarmament. The letter praises her questions to Yuri Andropov, cites The Hundredth Monkey, and pledges to urge Congress to curb the arms race.
Bob Wray of Cedar Rapids, a retired officer of the Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co., shares observations. He has served on boards including the American Cancer Society, United Cerebral Palsy, Junior Achievement, and Community Theater.
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