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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1981
Page
6
State leaders again weigh funding highways with bonds to speed repairs and curb rising construction costs. Critics warn of high interest, inflation risk, and the need for voter approval for GO bonds, while revenue bonds offer no clear solution.
Poland endures widespread wildcat stoppages with about 160000 workers off the job amid protests over food shortages and debt. Solidarity warns of expulsions for noncompliant locals while the government deploys 2000 soldiers and signals possible martial law as tensions rise.
The piece argues Reaganomics promises tax cuts and spending restraint to outpace Tip O Nomics while labeling the latter a disease. It blasts Tip O Neill and allies for obstructing reform, notes Thatcher’s similar trap, and argues Congress bears blame if policy fails.
A retired agent critiques the idea of limiting financial services by institution type. He cites unfair competition from banks, savings and loans, and credit unions and questions policy impacts on the poor. He warns of rising crime if unmet needs persist and expresses mixed views on the leader’s aims.
A reader compares a modern American leader to a 1940s figure, criticizing neglect of the elderly and poor and citing Census data on 25.2 million Americans below the poverty line in 1979. The letter urges action, praises Cedar Rapids Witwer Senior Center, and calls for support to fix parking and boost senior programs through community backing and influential help.
A reader praises the Five Seasons Soccer Club for its strong performance in Illinois on October 21. The writer notes long involvement with The Gazette and urges more coverage of youth achievements over sensational misfortune.
The 1974 Railroad Retirement Act amendment promised dual benefits with Social Security but remains underfunded. About 400,000 retirees will see a 21 percent cut to their Railroad Retirement annuity starting Oct 1, despite prior pledges of no cuts. The piece criticizes Congress for failing to fund the windfall portion and calls for restoring the outside income ceiling or cutting congressional salaries by 21 percent.
Rep. Robert M. L. Johnson backs prison reform and taxpayer interests in a Gazette letter. He suggests draining Backbone Park lake, spending a few thousand on shovels and wheelbarrows, and having Fort Madison inmates dredge the lake for exercise to curb mischief.
The Gazette invites letters to the editorial page limited to 400 words and subject to editing. Include writer name street address signature and a non published phone number for authentication. Anonymous submissions are not published and each writer may submit one letter every 30 days.
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