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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1978
Page
6
The essay argues against invading leisure activities and ridiculing fans. It contends that popularity proves wholesomeness and that millions choose women’s split-court basketball over other sports, implying social preference should guide respect for different pastimes.
Gazette editorial backs keeping split-court rules for Iowa high school girls basketball. It argues change should come only from participants after broad surveys, noting college scholarship effects and possible impact on girls' competition and the state tournament.
The March 27 F-14 incidents killed one, and injured four including two ground personnel, while a separate sea crash killed one and left another missing. The trio marks the 15th F-14 crash in four years as Navy and Congress push continued production and repairs.
Field Newspaper Syndicate analyzes President Carter's hesitation to start production of the neutron bomb, arguing the move would deter Warsaw Pact tank assaults in Central Europe. The piece contends Carter delayed approval under political pressure, shifting the decision to West Germany and NATO allies amid Soviet opposition.
A letter complains neighbors let dogs run loose causing property mess and damaged clothes while praising leash law enforcers. The writer also compliments The Gazette for its spring color photos of Noelridge Gardens Easter visuals and a March 25 planting reminder.
A reader criticizes an ERA letter for misinformation and cites nine defeated Senate amendments and alleged activist ties. The writer defends Schlafly, cites Soviet and Israeli equality, notes integrated NYC restrooms, and distinguishes groups like the Birch Society from ERA supporters.
A column notes the Federal Trade Commission may ban sugar coated cereal commercials on children's television. The piece satirically contrasts TV hunger for sugary fare with calls for reform and mentions TV personalities and era programming as context.
Virginia becomes the 37th state to require a minimum reading and math competency for the ordinary high school diploma starting 1981. Protests by NEA and minority leaders mark the rollout as critics call the tests meaningless and bias prone while officials argue they reveal where schools fail and how to improve teaching.
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