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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1983
Page
6
The Gazette urges Congress to renew the federal supplementary compensation FSC program beyond its September 30 expiration. It notes the program costs 5.5 billion in its first year, aids about two million unemployed, and argues extending aid reflects commitment to workers while balancing budgets and curbing unemployment. The piece favors timely passage with possible training requirements.
Cedar Rapids police award certificates to drivers showing exceptional courtesy, with prizes from local businesses and the Visitors Bureau. The program, patterned after a motorcyclist project, aims to encourage safe driving for adults and students, offering insights into regional road behavior and potential future rewards.
Opinion argues Nixon was right to veto the War Powers Act as Congress overstepped presidential authority. It criticizes the act for requiring rapid reports on deployments, cites Supreme Court limits on legislative vetoes, and notes past presidents only reported after actions. The piece contends the act undermines executive action and fueled the Vietnam myth.
The piece examines why many would be candidates run again while others abstain, noting George McGovern and Harold Stassen as examples. It discusses family influence on campaigns, reflects on Eisenhower and Reagan precedents, and argues voters should focus on future leaders rather than past figures.
The Iowa Rails to Trails group thanks nearly 300 riders who completed Bike-a-Thon 83 on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail from Hiawatha to Center Point on Aug 28. Sponsors and volunteers aided riders from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo as proceeds fund Cedar Valley Trail development.
A reader denounces Iowa Electric Light and Power Co for giving discounts to employees while denying senior citizens and disabled residents any rebate. She cites shutoffs, Council on Aging help, and medical costs, urging protests and congressional intervention.
A veteran recounts service in a minelaying and minesweeping detachment during World War I and notes comrades in the Polar Bear Division in Russia. He argues for building missiles and planes to counter communist threats and fears attacks on passenger planes.
In tribute our city has lost a dear friend in the death Sept 6 of Ted Yarowsky. We are thankful to our God for knowing and loving this kind and generous man. Sympathy to his family Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Davis 4420 Bowling St SW.
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