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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1981
Page
6
Congress repeatedly uses an emergency clause to raise the debt limit beyond 400 billion, pushing authority past 1 trillion last week. Critics argue ongoing extensions reflect unchecked deficits, urging restraint and a sane path to halt yearly debt growth by 1984.
A compact critique links the 1938 Warner Brothers film Angels with Dirty Faces to debates on juvenile crime and federal policy. It notes James Cagney and Father O Brien in the movie, compares early reform efforts, and cites President Reagan's New Orleans speech on crime, urging continued juvenile justice reforms and state led actions.
The writer rebukes John F. Kennedy and criticizes William Loeb for colorful but inflammatory labeling of public figures. He argues a publisher must be honest fair open minded and civil, warning that insults degrade public debate and noting Loeb’s death. The piece defends factual history and condemns demeaning language in journalism.
A discussion on preserving personal correspondence and the value of letters over quick calls. It cites Christopher Morley and Sinclair Lewis, urges thoughtful, uplifting content, shares tips for engaging notes, and notes Flannery O’Conner’s letters as inspiration.
Periodic observations from viewers in Eastern Iowa inviting opinions on unlimited topics. The piece notes Mary Rouse of Iowa City retired as a writer editor for the University of Iowa News Services in January 1981 and lists prior posts at colleges in Michigan Oklahoma and Minnesota.
A Gazette reader defends landlord self repair for minor tasks and critiques rent escrow. He argues many repairs are overcharged by contractors, cites a vent install costing $100, and notes the housing code sometimes prevents work by owners. He highlights a dangerous step near a door and downplays lead paint risks for children.
A reader questions FICA deductions and double-dipping on pensions, citing Fred Gruenther and a Red Cross president drawing salaries plus service pensions. The letter argues inflation harms the poor first and accuses the government of targeted relief for the wealthy.
The American Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate and East Central Chapter held the seventh annual Bike Ride Walk Run event on Sunday September 27. Sponsorship from McDonald s and Northtowne Schwinn Cyclery supported free food and prizes. Pledges reached $16 000 with statewide proceeds around $158 000 empowering diabetes services for over 140 000 Iowans.
Reader criticizes Dr Block for supporting corporal punishment and argues biblical standards are the proper method for raising children. The letter claims liberal parenting causes social ills and cites Isaiah 54 13 as justification for God's way, urging parents to follow biblical discipline.
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