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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1982
Page
6
Supporters urge Governor to veto a bill ending the forest and fruit tree preserves tax break. The change would shift land assessments from a fixed 14.82 per acre to market value unless land is publicly open, raising charges on developed parcels while favoring high value undeveloped land.
The piece argues conservatives target six works The Godfather Catcher in the Rye Working Grapes of Wrath The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Merchant of Venice It notes author groups defend intellectual freedom while distinguishing removal from curriculum choices It also condemns mischaracterizations of censorship and calls for informed adult engagement in literature decisions.
Letter writers discuss improving business travel and hotel activity as signs the recession may ease. They cite April 60 percent higher room rentals at Best Western Town House, ongoing renovations, and rising capital spend. They also note upcoming cosmetologist license rule changes and potential impacts on professionals.
A 1982 Idaho struggle echoed the Massachusetts clash as Local 7854 of the United Steelworkers faced concessions at Gulf Chemical’s Bunker Hill plant in Kellogg. After a forced five year contract slash, the international office vetoed the local’s advisory vote, the plant closed, and a push for right to work reached Boise.
Washington watches Falklands conflict as Argentina shows capable missiles and Britain moves out of missile range. Officials fear Soviet intervention, seek to limit wider war, and push for new talks with the Soviets while balancing UK support.
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