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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette argues for raising Iowa interstates from 55 to 62 mph, noting safety records and driver behavior. It cites State Patrol Chief Frank Metzger endorsing a higher limit, argues federal funds pressure may block change, and urges state-by-state moves with federal flexibility.
The NCAA punished Clemson with a two year probation and a reduction of grants-in-aid from 30 to 20 per year for two years, a drastic move aimed at curbing recruitment abuses. ACC had already warned of a two year probation and loss of conference TV revenue. The article notes USC faced harsher penalties for broader academic cheating.
The piece cites Peter G. Peterson arguing Social Security distributes about a third of tax free benefits to the top 20 percent of earners. It notes retirees see far more benefits than their contributions, calls Social Security a disguised welfare program, and urges cutting benefits to high earners to save the system.
Readers condemn a Nov. 17 editorial cartoon for mocking veterans amid the nuclear freeze debate and praise a Paramount Theatre review for choreography and vocal nuance. The letter also critiques intonation, microphone issues, and lighting while praising the performance overall.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 400 words and may edit for length. Include writer name street address and signature. telephone number optional for authentication. Anonymous letters are not allowed. Focus on issues over personalities and publish one letter per writer every 30 days.
Don and Betty Stuckenschneider of 2740 Southland St SW protest new music on WMT FM. They claim it replaces home and pub music, lasts less than an hour, and causes headaches and nightmares for families. They urge the station to explain why this change was made.
Readers protest the removal of the station’s beloved relaxing melodies as signs promised a “big change” to 96. The community pleads with station managers to reverse the decision and restore memory songs in a city gripped by chaos.
A heartfelt plea highlights child abuse, unemployment and family stress, urging readers to pray for kids and seek love in tough economic times. It contrasts brutal headlines with a call for compassion and protection of children everywhere.
A sprawling meditation on chamomile tracing its global names and uses from Europe to the Middle East. The narrator recalls childhood feeds and cultural lore, mixing health claims with personal rituals and philosophical reflections. The piece ends with a light toast to happiness and a quip about being chamolized.
Periodic opinions from Cedar Rapids readers are invited on any topic while Ioannis G. Karoules, president of Ioannis Iowan International, a Cedar Rapids imports firm, recalls his World War II service with the Eighth Air Force.
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