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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1983
Page
10
Art Heusinkveld is listed as Editor of Editorial Pages and Chairman of the Editorial Board, indicating leadership roles within the newspaper's opinion section.
The Gazette editorial argues that a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon cannot justify revenge or wide aggression. It notes French troops already retaliated against Shiite guerrillas, while U S and European forces face pressure to avoid escalation. The piece warns that if peacekeepers cannot keep peace, their presence loses legitimacy and they should depart.
The Senate rejected a tuition tax credit proposal by 59 to 38, sparking a broad critique of the idea. Proponents argued for private school funding via tax relief, but opponents warned it would violate church-state boundaries and add to a large federal deficit.
The president praised Congress for approving MX missiles and 18 months more of Lebanon peacekeeping while backing his tax cut strategy despite a $200 billion annual deficit. Critics like Sen. Mathias called Congress Episcopalian in its failure to address immigration trade defense and deficits. The piece warns of ongoing stalemate and upcoming elections shaping accountability.
A column argues John Glenn should stay true to his plain, practical image rather than adopt Hollywood crafted PR. It warns image advisers risk turning him into a phony and undermining his midline appeal against Mondale and Reagan.
Readers complain about loud, unruly audience behavior during McKinley Junior Highs Zorro production while praising the cast. A letter seeks better supervision and discipline for future events. The page also carries a boilerplate query about coal industry records for a black lung benefits claim and a note on Ronald Reagan's career trajectory from Hollywood to politics.
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