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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1980
Page
6
Senator elect Grassley pushes a constitutional balanced budget requirement with an emergency exception. He notes the current debt ceiling has risen to $925 billion from $879 billion to cover $525 billion in emergencies over nine years. If extended again, the deficit nears $1 trillion with annual interest near $100 billion.
A federal plan to balance the budget should be enacted as statute rather than by constitutional amendment. The piece notes four surpluses in 28 years and argues that while possible, drastic cuts would be required, and political pressures make end of deficit spending unlikely. It favors statutory flexibility to adapt to changing times.
As Pieter Botha succeeds John Vorster, he endorses limited reform while planning 1981 measures to loosen urban pass restrictions for black workers and reshape tribal lands. Critics warn these cosmetic half measures heighten urban unrest and risk more riots as Durban Cape Town and Soweto memories loom.
A correspondent lauds John Culver for speaking plainly and sticking to his beliefs amid political pressure. The writer contrasts Culver with contemporaries, cites Spectrum support and cites past figures such as Dick Clark, Ronald Reagan, and Charles Grassley, arguing Culver’s courage and self respect should inspire more politicians.
A reader clucks at a TV ratings frenzy and the J R storyline while accusing sponsors of profiting. The Gazette editorializes on UAW wage demands, Japan car imports, and global wage trends versus American wages. It notes a state gas tax proposal and thanks a veterinarian and columnist for helping a collie return home.
A reader praises David Toma for his drug and alcohol awareness lectures. The letter emphasizes his nationwide touring, commitment to protecting young minds, and the value of his April appearance for Cedar Rapids youth.
An experienced educator endorses David Toma’s April 22 1981 visit in Cedar Rapids. He urges full public school support and notes parochial schools already back the speaker who will warn about drugs and alcohol from personal experience. The talk is offered free of charge.
A reader flags errors in a college news release, noting pronoun misuse with who for people and which for teams, along with a contraction leading to wrong verb. The piece suggests a direct rewrite: Only two teams can make that statement.
Reagan weighs competing guidance from allies and intellectuals on forming a White House team. The Center for the Study of the Presidency argues for a unified, collaborative presidency, while Eisenhower and Ford stress strong staff. Reagan delays picks, facing pressure to balance party lines, bipartisan government, and national needs.
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