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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1987
Page
6
An editorial argues the Hatch Act should remain strict about political activity by federal workers, noting reforms would loosen controls while praising the current balance. It contends the act protects impartial service, prevents boss pressure, and that most federal employees accept the tradeoff.
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges reducing farm programs to trim the deficit, arguing farmers can withstand $1.5 billion in subsidies being cut next year rather than higher taxes. Iowa farmer costs could rise by about $1,800 annually on a 100 acre plot. Critics, including David Nagle, challenge the stance as short sighted yet supporters hail the long-term benefits and insist taxes stay low.
A St Louis article analyzes glasnost and perestroika as reform tools used by Mikhail Gorbachev. It notes differing American interpretations, the challenge of rapid material rewards, and the risk and limits of new thinking for foreign policy and internal change. It cites humor about Chernobyl and Rust.
Letters from Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors endorse Mayor Donald Canney citing his engineering background and work on projects like the airport terminal Five Seasons Center and Ground Transportation Center plus the Priority 1 program. The message urges voters in the November 3 election to consider these factors. A separate letter blasts city politics, naming police staffing and promotions concerns, urging change with Joe Rinas and Bob Jaeger as candidates.
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Joe Rinas’s pledge to grow the local economy while noting his campaign disclosure shows spending over 1700 dollars with New York radio firms. The letter asks why he didn’t award work to local ad agencies and production houses before the primary. John F. Krall, 186 21st Ave SW.
In a Cedar Rapids neighborhood letter residents accuse the City Council, mayor, and Hy-Vee of railroading a rezoning that favors big business and sets a dangerous planning precedent. They urge new city leadership and back police candidate Bob Jaeger for safer, more accountable public safety.
A council meeting last Wednesday saw the mayor and city commissioners unanimously award themselves a $3,000 raise each, increasing annual expenditures by about $15,000. The writer condemns the move as biased and urges voters to replace Harold G. Schaefer, accusing him of financial favoritism and calling for an end to municipal nepotism.
A local resident condemns vandalism of campaign signs for Rob Jaeger, a candidate for public safety commissioner. The letter argues sign removal harms democratic process, praises Jaeger’s efforts, and criticizes opponents for fearing his possible victory.
Residents voice concern over targeted area protection and alleged spying on Jaeger campaign workers by two police captains. Debate tensions rise as Bergen’s son provokes Building Department questions and officials are accused of political interference and civil rights violations.
Supporters highlight Carter’s decade of service with IMPACT the mayor appointed citizens group. They praise her work on city budget oversight meetings with department heads and recommendations to the City Council. Kathleen Huebener 1500 Henderson Dr Marion backs her candidacy.
A reader argues for a single W-2 sized form and a flat percentage income tax with no exemptions or deductions. The letter notes complexity invites fraud, questions why individuals need many forms, and suggests corporate returns require more detail.
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