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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1980
Page
4
The piece notes the federal minimum wage rising to 3.35 by year end, questions a 3.70 to 4.00 proposal for 1982, argues higher wages raise living costs and inflation, and warns of jobs losses and welfare effects. It urges a slow or no ongoing annual increase.
The piece argues the 10 month Soviet grain embargo remains costly to U S agriculture while global harvests slump. It predicts Soviet purchases will shift to Argentina and Canada, critiques the China grain pact as ineffective, and urges a modified grain accord to ease Afghanistan tensions and avoid self damage. It warns Canada may pivot to the Soviet Union in response.
In a tense Washington debate Jimmy Carter outpointed Ronald Reagan much as Nixon did Kennedy in 1960 yet he appeared cold and calculating on TV. Reagan, though defensive, won sympathy with his Crooked grin and firm counterpunching, while Carter’s fear-based strategy faltered without the hostage issue to rally voters. The piece notes Carter’s controlled, technocratic delivery and Reagan’s warmer, human approach, leaving the race shaped by perception more than proof.
Letter from a candidate's wife defends Eliot's statements on supervisor duties and salary increases. She asserts the article misrepresented his pledge to donate any salary increases to United Way and his commitment to serving Linn County residents at the present pay rate, noting a 60-hour workweek in her husband’s fast paced industry.
An author criticizes Chuck Lande as a GOP auditor candidate, arguing the office must stay independent from spenders and oppose appointment by the Board of Supervisors. The piece praises Merle Kopel’s independence, urges checks and balances, and endorses Jane Smith for clerk of court with a straight Republican ticket.
The Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters urges a yes vote for the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment, arguing it guarantees equality under law for all citizens and preserves existing fair laws without mandating changes to family or sports matters. They note Sen Culver’s stance defending workers and cite attorney general Tom Miller confirming ERA concerns are unfounded. The league hopes to clear misconceptions and rally support for ratification on November 4.
Rockwell International announced another cutback in its labor force affecting Cedar Rapids, a union town with decent wages. The article argues profits are prioritized over jobs and endorses the Socialist Party platform calling for advance notice before plant closures and compensation to workers and communities. It urges a vote for David McReynold for president and Tom Oliver for state auditor to promote job creation over destruction.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette opinion letter argues the state ERA would redefine family finance and alimony, claiming it shifts costs to women and could end alimony while forcing divorced spouses to work. The writer urges readers to study the ERA before November 4.
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