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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1982
Page
6
J F Hladky Jr chairs the board with Joe Hladky III as president and publisher John Donnelly as executive vice president and treasurer John Robertson as managing editor and Art Heusinkveld as editor of editorial pages plus the editorial board chair.
The Gazette editorials warn Iowa must trim 44.7 million from its austere budget to avoid debt as a 77.1 million shortfall looms. The piece argues for balanced funds, forecasts a possible sales tax rise, hiring freezes, and postponed road work while noting optimism from Comptroller Mosher and bipartisan calls for review.
In special school elections across Iowa voters largely backed funding for public education. While Clear Creek failed a 1.5 million bond amid a 36 percent agricultural assessment, WACO district saw a 2 million bond fail in its seventh try. Voters approved at least 19 special enrichment tax proposals and many schoolhouse levies, underscoring Iowa’s pride in literacy and commitment to schools despite economic strain.
A reader cites DeVere Hirt’s Outlooks column and compares it to Thomas Paine’s Age of Reason. The letter quotes Paine on his deathbed and reflects on faith, doubt, and the fate of the soul.
A reader quotes a Help Wanted ad seeking 17 to 23 year olds with no experience for nuclear power operation and maintenance, criticizing it for age and training requirements and linking it to reactor safety concerns at Duane Arnold Energy Center and the Three Mile Island incident. The letter questions availability of experienced engineers and asks for nuclear emergency evacuation plans.
A senior describes the congregate meals program five days a week at the Johnson County Senior Center. The center offers fellowship, pleasant meals, and a safe place for elderly residents to meet, with many praising the staff and value compared to cooking at home. She urges more seniors to use the service.
The writer argues that schools should take more responsibility in teaching family living and child rearing, saying God has long taught these to his people and is the author of it all. Gerald Koester, 3165 25th Ave., Marion.
A reader notes baffling phrasing from a photo caption about a young man and a nose ribbon. The horn law piece questions punctuation and usage. A Britt Hobo Days item prompts debate on singular versus plural agreement for a festival.
The writer reports two plants taken on Sunday night, a crotan destined for St Luke's hospital and a large palm memorial plant from a white pot about 24 inches tall. The palm was a keepsake from family lost in the 1976 Big Thompson Canyon flood. The writer asks for the return of the plants.
In a polite note Randolph J. Seger informs the applicant that 175 resumes were reviewed for one accountant role, six were interviewed, and the chosen candidate accepted the offer. The letter states the resumé will be kept on file for future openings.
An Iowa City viewer praises the Eye On Iowa episode Epidemic produced by KGAN-TV PRIDE and the Junior League. The writer notes its focus on teen drug abuse inspired family discussion and responsibility, while suggesting including spiritual coping aspects.
William Safire critiques U S Secretary of State Shultz for using Shimon Peres to pressure Israel. He argues the Peres tactic undermines Begin and fuels opposition abroad while praising Haig’s reminder that the U S deals with governments, not individuals.
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