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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1982
Page
9
A reader argues for targeted benefits within Medicare and discusses health measures. The letter cites rising rents at Oak Hill Manor and fears about privacy in 1983 recertification, urging treatment that rewards responsible behavior while preserving dignity and rights. The writer questions government control over personal finances and who should claim benefits or dollars from Social Security.
The Gazette notes bipartisan pressure on the SSA as it slows eligibility reviews by 20 percent to 640 000 cases from 806 000. The piece argues for reform in benefits decisions and criticizes staff conduct while urging voters to seek constructive policy changes.
The Gazette letter attacks Ronald Reagan for conflicting with biblical life references and questions attitudes toward abortion and military funding. The writer argues conception is not life and criticizes political tactics and policy aims behind anti nuke and war related rhetoric. BAILE references end with a pointed objection to policy direction.
Linn County UNA asks residents to sign endorsement supporting programs to improve foreign language skills for officials and citizens. Endorsement to be displayed October 2 at Peoples Church from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The note praises Governor Ray’s task force and Cedar Rapids School District plans to require foreign language study as part of world studies in high school.
A letter from the American Red Magen David for Israel asks for tax deductible donations for Israeli Army medical supplies. The discourse questions who supplies aid to 30,000 wounded civilians in Lebanon and mourns 17,000 civilian deaths. It laments the Beirut massacre and questions continued U S aid to Israel, noting the shift from oppressed to oppressor.
A reader praises the production Tribute in Cedar Rapids praising the cast and set as a gift to the audience. David Bolt and Stan Weiderspan receive special commendation for standout performances.
A reader attacks Rep. Tom Tauke for not supporting the Jobs Bill in Congress on Sept. 16 and urges replacing him with Brent Appel. The letter argues Tauke’s failure to address unemployment and calls for political change.
A reader commends The Gazette for the Sept. 14 full page ad on page 12B titled It’s tailgate party time. The note praises the attractive layout and the non alcoholic focus noting the ads meet picnic needs. The reader hopes for continued non alcoholic drinkers as customers and mentions fewer alcohol related highway fatalities.
The writer laments a court decision and urges overturning the 1973 ruling to protect unborn children. They argue the mother and father suffer guilt and seek legislation to prevent future losses, citing a young mother and a fetus with identifiable features.
A driver recounts a four month ordeal over a $5 airport parking ticket issued in Cedar Rapids. Misrouted appeals routes, conflicting agency guidance, and the need for the car owner to appear twice complicate the process, highlighting friction between the Parking Violations Office the police and the Linn County Courthouse.
A reflective essay on how teachers’ words guided or limited a student's growth. It contrasts effective teachers who believed in him with others who labeled him average or slow. The author recalls childhood report cards, a scrapbook, and how affirming praise fostered achievement while negating negative branding.
Periodic observations invite Eastern Iowans to share thoughts. William C. Jacobson of Cedar Rapids has served as principal of Jefferson Senior High since 1973 after ten years in other local school system positions.
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