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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1983
Page
8
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board. He guides opinion content and oversees editorial policy for the publication.
The Gazette argues the 1982 US trade deficit will rise without bold action. It urges consolidating non agricultural trade policy into a single cabinet level department, possibly a renamed Commerce Department, to guard export competitiveness and avert a coming trade war. Cedar Rapids cited as export hub.
The Washington Post secures reversal of a 2.05 million libel verdict against it in a case involving Mobil Oil executive Tavoulareas. Judge Gasch ruled no reckless disregard or defaming intent proven, though he noted possible slanting of facts. Post editor Bradlee hailed it as vindication, sparking debate over journalism accuracy and bias.
U S Senator Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina challenges his party during budget debates. He calls for freezing domestic spending and limiting defense growth to curb deficits, accusing Democrats of wasteful spending while praising core values like education and equal opportunity.
Letters warn that SF531 and related bills would divert over 37 million in vehicle use tax from road funds to mass transit and private rail finance, risking 2,263 jobs and delaying road work to 1983 1984 and 1985 while burdens fall on cities counties and travelers. Readers urge preserving road use tax integrity and protest unfair hikes. Burdette Elsbury and Arvys Hufford discuss handicapped access westdale mall issues and state park fees at Lindale Plaza and across Iowa.
A brief plea argues the United States should aid hungry people abroad. It cites that Americans eat 10-12 percent more than needed, pets consume substantial protein, and half of bought food is wasted, proposing reallocating surplus and pet food to the starving.
The Gazette should reprint all items from 1973 about the dedicated public servant Jean Oxley. This archival effort seeks to gather and surface records highlighting Oxley’s service.
The Cedar Rapids International Festival runs May 12 to 14 at the Five Seasons Center showcasing trade, culture, and education booths. Demonstrations of crafts and international cuisine complement a naturalization ceremony for over 100 new citizens presided by Judge McManus, inviting local participation.
An anonymous acquaintance criticizes overly cute headlines and leads that require effort to parse. Examples include a lawyer who also cooks, Christmas myths, and summer weather dramatizations, illustrating frustration with ambiguous and playful journalistic style.
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