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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1981
Page
9
The Gazette laments slow exploitation of ocean riches and urges reactivating a national ocean program akin to NASA. It calls for funding advanced sea technology, floating bases, ocean robots, fast submobiles, deep water power stations, and global cooperation to resolve ownership and spur economic growth.
Local Cedar Rapids resident cheers the Library Foundation as it approaches a $1 million donation goal to unlock Hall Foundation funds for a new public library. The plan favors a new site and modern facilities over expanding the old Carnegie building, promising a vibrant space for story hours films and adult use.
The article warns readers about Florida property tax rules enacted in 1979 to deter residency turnover. It explains a higher tax burden for residents who lived in state less than five years, while longer-term residents receive exemptions. The writer cites a large burden on 15-18 percent of homeowners subsidizing 82-85 percent and claims a personal tax increase of 278.5 percent over two years.
A daughter details a conflict over her mother Mary Berry’s funeral. St George Orthodox Church refused to officiate at 11 am, prompting a Catholic priest to conduct the service at Turner Chapel with an Orthodox chanter for the Arabic portion. She decries perceived indifference from the church and laments exclusion from the memorial.
A parent attending the Oct 12 meeting alleges the Washington Kennedy boundary change affects her children and asserts district bias. She says board members appeared unreceptive, despite listening, and notes a final decision set for Oct 26 with limited time for alternatives.
The Oct. 11 column argues Braden attacks Jerry Falwell and his Moral Majority for anti intellectualism and intolerance. It contends Braden equates human pride and autonomous reason with Western decline while Christianity upholds revelation over reason. It notes Falwell’s politics stem from a Christian worldview.
The Gazette editorial links radiation exposure and nuclear power with military uses and criticizes policy moves. A community event runs October 26 to 28 at 7 30 p m in Coe's Cherry Auditorium with details via The Gazette or 399 8609.
The letter argues for defense and growth through tax cuts favoring middle and upper income. It contends three fourths of taxes come from earners 10 000 to 60 000 and that the cuts mainly aid these groups. The author urges support for small businesses and jobs while criticizing liberal opposition and a perceived coalition blocking reforms.
A column urges review of Iowa Electric Light and Power franchise in 1985. It argues for tighter oversight, expert management, and aligning profits with public needs while questioning utility spending.
Letter criticizes the Gazette headline on Lisbon teachers pay arguing the 6.5 percent figure only applies to base salary while overall package rises reach about 9.15 percent and 10.5 percent with benefits. It notes family medical coverage would grow 33 percent, professional leave days up 71 percent, and daily rate up 14 percent.
A column laments Iowa’s liquor policy removing 95 proof domestic gin from state stock. The author notes purist martini standards, recalls past cocktail fads, and mocks legal limits while urging revival of 95 proof gin. The piece ends with a wish for availability in Iowa.
Richard O O Shirk of Oelwein, retired president of Shirk Oil Co, former Iowa Library Commission member and former Republican Party activist, contributes thoughts in a free form column inviting local views on unlimited topics.
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