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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1983
Page
8
A proposed ordinance by the Fair Rent Coalition seeks maximum rents for most Iowa City apartments arguing price gouging. critics warn rent controls reduce new housing, invite substandard stock, and erode the tax base. Local CPI trends show rents generally track inflation, challenging the coalition’s claims.
The Manila funeral for opposition figure Benigno Aquino drew attention as authorities named Rolando Galman y Dawang a professional hit man. Critics questioned the official account, suggesting the Marcos regime staged a dramatic assassination to deflect blame and blamed insurgents instead.
White House aide David Gergen complains about TV coverage, blaming CBS for liberal bias while Reagan fails to challenge old assumptions. The piece argues government should not be nanny, criticizes War on Poverty, and predicts Reagan may shift right in 1984 as Democrats drift left.
The author argues Social Security is a fraud and unworkable public program that drains earnings, with no guaranteed returns or inflation protection. They urge phasing it out in favor of personal private plans and tax credits while criticizing political cowardice and inaction.
Dale L. Netherton of Swisher serves as sanitation manager at General Mills and is area lessee for a taped lecture series. He is a certified pesticide operator and CPR instructor sharing his periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves.
A festival wallet loss at St Judes Corn Festival Aug 27 ended with two young girls returning the wallet at the information booth. The owner later learned two credit cards were also found and turned in. The writer praises honest local youths and thanks Cedar Rapids.
Readers applaud KCDR for restoring big band music, enjoying songs with longer titles and extended play times that fade out naturally. The letter argues the city benefits from clear musical programming and asks the station to continue.
Don and Jeanette Kellerman thank the Jones Park pool staff and coaches for a rewarding season. They praise Dave Swaney and Elaine Olson for leading swim activities and note the lack of publicity for the all city meet at Coe College.
A speaker asserts pride in being American and in the gospel of Christ. They criticize abortion and secular doctrines while praising freedom of speech and religion. The author recounts past religious deception, repents, and embraces a born again, Bible based faith in Jesus Christ.
In Cedar Rapids two seats are on the ballot this year. Norm Hanson and Dennis Kral, plus incumbent Ron Moore, are noted for consistent board attendance. Voters are urged to choose those who have shown real commitment and understanding of current board discussions.
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