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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1982
Page
7
A former owner describes selling to two young city employees with SBA backing, then losing land and buildings after bankruptcy. He appeals to Rep. Tauke, Sen. Jepsen, and President Reagan for lower payments, but receives no help. He warns voters to support Democrats to avoid similar fate.
A letter blames Democratic mismanagement for deficits and inflation while praising Reagan era policies. The signer tradeily asserts bipartisan praise for job creation and industrial recovery, urging voters to support Republicans and back the president. The author cites 1950s reconversion and 1980s tax and spending shifts. J J Zachar Sr. 641 40th St SE.
The writer critiques Tom Tauke highlighting radio and TV pitches as evidence of him working for voters. They urge replacing both parties in Washington, selling the White House, and accusing leaders of unnecessary spending while noting job seekers at Job Service and public mail activity.
The piece critiques campaign rhetoric as Election Day nears. It contrasts Terry Branstad and Terry Ray on state finances and raises questions why Branstad’s job plan remains unrevealed while criticizing Tauke and Evans for backing Reagan policies and tax breaks for the rich.
A reader criticizes The Cedar Rapids Gazette for endorsing candidates in a forthcoming election arguing that many voters face economic concerns from policies and noting high nonvote rates in 1980. The letter contends the Gazette implies influence and questions if readers are misled.
Margaret R. Sharp criticizes Roxanne Conlin's pledge to seek a 300 million dollar bond to fund public works, arguing that deficit spending and costly labor rules sparked the current crisis. Sharp recalls 1930s pump priming and warns against repeating such programs.
A reader denounces Roxanne Conlin for proposing a $300 million debt and taxes. They contrast her stance with Iowa avoiding debt, defend Terry Branstad, and condemn politicians who belittle opponents.
Rep. Cooper Evans is hailed as a hard working and well informed member of the Agriculture Committee. He led soil conservation amendments to the 1981 farm bill and pressed for grain export delivery assurances with Cabinet officers and White House officials, credited with the administration's grain sale policy to the Soviet Union.
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