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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette endorses NTSB calls for citizen spotters to report intoxicated drivers. Cites Nebraska REDDI data showing police stops and arrests rise with reporting. Urges Iowa to adopt a similar program, arguing drunk driving is a national scandal and warrants public action.
The essay argues that eliminating Pell Grants for armed services veterans, in favor of G I Bill benefits, reduces aid for veterans, forces dropouts, and undermines tuition support. It notes communications gaps from the Education Department and estimates $27 million yearly savings to taxpayers, urging Congress to rethink the policy.
A Solon reader letters page defends Congressman Cooper Evans for securing a land preservation compromise with the Army Corps of Engineers on the Coralville Reservoir. The authors urge support for Evans’ re election and criticize Mrs. Lynn Cutler for alleged misstatements. They highlight the book Iowa's Natural Heritage published by the Iowa Academy of Science and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation as a local purchase.
A provocative hypothetical questions whether one could be convicted for being a Christian based on life and witnessed acts. The text contrasts two imagined courtroom scenarios a dismissive case lacking direct witnessing and a guilty verdict built on extensive tracts affidavits and public prayer. It shifts to a praise of a coffee-table book about nature in Iowa.
A patron criticizes the Five Seasons Center for a no camera rule at the Oak Ridge Boys concert. He notes rude staff and camera check issues, plus poor handicap seating with obstructed views and stage-end staff preventing photos. He asks for better warnings and seating arrangements.
A Cedar Rapids property owner vents over tenants who left unpaid back rent and utilities, plus a trashed apartment. The writer argues welfare assistance is misused, citing unopened food and waste, and calls for investigations into welfare spending.
A newcomer reports a black tar like material coating skin and bicycle after riding in the C Street SW area. The writer calls the incident a tragedy requiring action for future generations and public safety.
Washington observers weigh the Urban Institute volume The Reagan Experiment which argues Reagan’s first year reversed tax and spending trends to early 1970s levels. It notes little short-term relief for the working poor while benefiting Sun Belt and energy states, predicting ongoing policy shifts into 1985 and beyond.
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