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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1982
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and chairs the Editorial Board. He guides opinion coverage, oversees page planning, and coordinates with columnists and staff to shape editorial direction.
The Cedar Rapids City Council is urged to proceed with a trimmed bond plan of 11.5 million for a new air terminal. Airlines Ozark and United protest higher rents, while supporters say better facilities boost jobs, business, and service quality for the city and its residents.
Economists Alfred and Dorothy Tell a challenge the view that this autumn's unemployment is the worst since the 1940s. They compare current 10.1 percent joblessness with past recessions and argue full employment benchmarks shifted over time. In Iowa the impact is severe, though recovery could come if interest rates fall and job growth resumes.
The sweeps of the 1st 2nd and 3rd Iowa districts indicate voters favor current direction. Farmers businesses jobs Social Security and state economy are viewed as stable with broad support for staying the course. Nonvoters expressed confidence alongside voters.
Washington column questions media coverage of NCPAC led by Terry Dolan claiming 70 percent win rate in 1980s targets. The piece recalls the November 1980 target list and the April 1981 additions, noting one defeat of Senator Howard Cannon among original targets.
David Broder notes NCPAC's major expenditures against incumbents including Paul Sarbanes and Edward Kennedy with high vote margins. The piece cites totals of $2.81 million in 14 races and $8.92 million in contributions in 1981-82, with $3.21 million spent on candidates. The author urges full disclosure for contributors.
Readers urge granting the president free national air time for speeches and defend equal time for opponents. They note economic concerns, Dow Jones surpassing 1000, unemployment forecasts, and critique radio stations WMT and KFMW for abandoning quiet music for rock, urging listeners to voice preferences.
The article credits Doris Peick Joe Day and Jim Oetken as key strategists in recent library bond campaigns Their efforts helped lift voter turnout and enthusiasm to 58 6 percent despite not reaching a super majority Peick is highlighted for success across three elections and a long behind the scenes campaign legacy
A CNA voices fatigue with nurses claiming all praise when CNAs perform well and blaming CNAs for problems. The writer urges nurses and the director of nursing to work on the floor, engage residents, and share responsibility rather than assigning blame. The concern highlights hidden daily strains on CNAs and the need for mutual understanding.
A reader vents frustration at WMT and KFMW for new rock formats reducing available easy listening. He rails against early morning and commute noise, laments loss of choice, and suggests buying a bedroom speaker or car tape player to regain control over listening. The piece also notes respect for CNAs and staff, but centers on radio dissatisfaction.
Listener laments loss of easy listening on WMT FM and KFMW 108. He urges WMT FM KFMW to add a dedicated 8 PM to midnight soft music block or risk switching away from FM radio. He notes a shift to rock and talking, leaving Eastern Iowa underserved for easy listening.
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