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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
6
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated April 1 1977 presents opinion pieces on civic affairs politics and social issues of the era. Contributions reflect local editorial voices analyzing policy proposals and community concerns.
Iowa state lawmakers consider Rep. Linda Svoboda proposal to require public recording of farmland buyers and sellers. The bill would void a sale if deeds or contracts are not recorded locally and would apply retroactively to sales since August 14, 1975. It aims to curb large trusts and foreign ownership while aligning with the 1975 family farm act.
The House rejected the common site picketing bill 217 to 205, a largely symbolic move with minimal citizen impact. Democrats outnumber Republicans, while a broader Labor push seeks to repeal section 14(b) that allows states to block compulsory union joining, a battle that now looks dimmer in both chambers.
Texas Rangers manager Frank Lucchesi suffered a concussion a broken cheekbone and other injuries after a beating by Len Randle the Rangers second baseman during an Orlando exhibition. Randle was suspended the players association defends him and no criminal charge is mentioned.
Judy Floy of Cedar Rapids asks if the phrase the couple has or have changed with Americanization. Bernstein notes writers favor plural usage in most cases and warns singular treatment can cause pronoun errors, advising plural in nine of ten cases.
The essay comments on Carter and Schlesinger energy policy hints, arguing against universal prohibitions and for market based rationing. It warns that prohibitions create central control and bureaucracy, while price signals can curb demand and preserve freedom.
Letter argues IDOT overestimates fuel supplies and 75 mph limit. It criticizes a 32 mile freeway belt around Cedar Rapids Marion, saying it will worsen downtown decline, suburban sprawl, and public transit, and questions highway need projections and funding for new expressways.
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes an editorial on motorcycle parks and urges support for a park plan. The letter condemns vandalism that damaged CB antennas bought as a Father’s Day gift and questions parental supervision after a March 19 incident.
A reader rebuts Mr Hirt regarding teaching morals without religion, arguing moral people exist without faith while reaffirming Christian belief in Jesus Christ. The letter stresses personal responsibility, free will, and acceptance of Christ, asserting the Bible as God’s inspired word.
A reader expresses disappointment that the Capistrano swallows return on March 19 was not mentioned in the paper. The writer notes the event has occurred reliably for 26 years and suggests including it as a filler item next year.
About 100 residents at the Anamosa men's reformatory heard Nicky Cruz recount his rise as a New York City gang leader to a Christian life in 1958. He urged youth to seek Christ and predicted church support will grow. chaplains note many men benefited from his testimony and Bible study follow ups are planned.
President Carter champions the most sweeping electoral reform in history. He seeks direct popular election of the President and universal federal registration, arguing this would ensure the winner has the most votes. Opponents warn it could undermine small states and boost minor parties.
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