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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1983
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld named Editor of Editorial Pages and Chair of the Editorial Board, guiding opinion and page policy. He succeeds prior leadership and will oversee editorials, responses, and staff coordination across sections.
Farmers in 21 drought hit southeastern Iowa counties fault government delays and harsh loan terms. Sen. Jepsen criticizes aid plans for nonparticipants while urging timely, targeted relief amid 1983 drought hardships.
The piece condemns Iranian authorities and Muslim followers for the killings and imprisonment of Baha is in Shiraz and across Iran. It urges Muslims to denounce the persecution and urges U S and Arab societies to pressure Iran and protect Baha is believers amid a climate of fear and coercion.
The piece contrasts Reagan's call to arms with marchers advocating peace during the MLK anniversary in Washington. It notes his rhetorical jabs at dissent, his public stance versus private caution, and the lingering question of national unity and a shared dream as the century turns.
Nostalgic reflection on Burma Shave roadside signs from 1927 to 1964. The piece details their six-sign jingles read at speed, the advertising culture they created, and the eventual decline with highways and modern marketing. It highlights reader rhythm, farmer sign placements, and keeper Fidealia Dearlove's records.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invite public expression. The piece notes Nancy Cezia Schirm of Cedar Rapids as vice president marketing at St. Luke's Hospital with prior work in Cedar Rapids advertising and earlier roles in Phoenix Los Angeles New York and Dallas.
A letter lauds Cedar Rapids Fourth Avenue Care Center as nearly fully staffed by caring personnel. The writer cites personal residence, hundreds of resident contacts, and staff across activities, clerical, food, housekeeping, nursing, and social work, all showing pervasive caring.
A letter endorses Dan Rogers for the Cedar Rapids School Board at large, praising his commitment to education, involvement with community groups, and local roots. The author notes his family, work at Smulekoff's, and readiness to lead Cedar Rapids schools in the September election.
Dennis Kral, an instructor at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and Norm Hanson, a retired Cedar Rapids School District teacher, lead a race focused on education and opposition to school closures. The writer urges voting on Tuesday September 13.
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