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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1982
Page
7
The Gazette notes Democrats protested free air time for President Reagan’s economy speech on the eve of midterm elections. NBC and CBS defended coverage as newsworthy, while Democrats argued it was partisan, though the networks allowed opposing voices and counterpoints to reach voters.
Parks Department and Commissioner Elmer Delaney win praise for transforming two blocks of Fourth Street tracks from a mudhole to green space. Rail ownership delayed cleanup but city gains jurisdiction with most rails removed. A Magnus Allison redevelopment seeking 13 stories and a $15.4 million federal grant could replace the blight, signaling broader renewal for downtown.
A commentary argues the Reagan era used Supreme Court review to avoid responsibility over tax exemptions for racially discriminatory private schools like Bob Jones University. It cites political pressure, congressional inaction, and a shift in IRS policy as the root causes, urging accountability without blaming the court for activism.
Letter writer mocks Phyllis Schlafly while endorsing a controversial tattooed virus test idea. The piece also thanks attendees of the M A S H Bash fundraiser for Lifeguard air ambulance services at St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, crediting media and volunteers.
Washington column reflects on a newborn grandchild changing the author’s view of aging and family. The writer contrasts personal joy with political critique, noting government spending and policy impacts on the elderly and unemployed, urging voter change to fix national woes.
A job seeker recounts a poor experience with M, a counselor at the unemployment office. The subject felt ignored and discouraged, noting no eye contact or inquiry about job type, despite a brief wait and receiving only two applications.
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