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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1982
Page
7
The Gazette critiques a proposed fuel tax increase from 4 to 9 cents to fund a 5.5 billion transportation upgrade. It labels the surcharge regressive, argues it harms low income drivers, and urges equitable funding methods, calling the measure a last resort.
Health Commissioner Norman Pawlewski enforces a four year old law banning smoking on two floors of the Lucas State Office Building prompting a grievance by an employee. The article notes the impact on coworkers and supports the policy as a necessary health measure.
The University of Iowa football team won three home games this season and fans toppled the north goal post after wins over Illinois and Wisconsin. The piece questions where enthusiasm ends and vandalism begins, urging tighter post game controls and photographer coverage to curb anonymity.
In letters to The Gazette the Linn County Deputy Sheriffs Protective Association explains their duty to uphold the law and regrets using force. They note internal and FBI investigations cleared deputies of criminal charges, while a federal civil verdict awarded nearly 300000 to plaintiffs.
A reader voices support for Linn County deputies amid a $287,500 verdict in their favor. The letter defends officers facing threats, praising their courage and urging fair press coverage of law enforcement actions and dangers faced daily.
Reader discusses uncashed Social Security checks returning to the general treasury instead of the Social Security fund, estimating about 25 million dollars annually. The letter urges reform, cites a National Committee on Social Security Reform, and asks readers to protest. It includes a veteran’s tribute to Vietnam veterans and notes changes to local radio programming.
Listeners seek a new relaxing FM station to capture the WMT FM and KFMW audience. Target includes commuters shoppers housewives seniors and business owners with sponsors and ratings above the average.
The piece argues Reagan’s lift of sanctions to appease allies hides broader disputes over East West trade rules. It notes French unease, Western friction, and the need for new guidelines to curb tech transfers while balancing Soviet relations. It quotes Kennan on economic politics and warns against overreach that could threaten alliance cohesion.
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