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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1977
Page
6
Critics question the fireproofing mandate behind the CPSCs polyester pajama recall citing a cancer-causing chemical Tris. They warn that government orders may ruin the 20 million garments worth 72 to 88 million dollars and hamper consumer protection if washed out with every cleaning.
The Iowa Commerce Commission proposes requiring telephone firms to ask customers if they want to be told the lowest price plan. Chair Maurice Van Nostrand cites move after welfare recipients in Des Moines paid 12 to 15 dollars monthly for push button sets without being informed of cheaper options.
A handwritten looking memo marked personal and confidential addressed to Democratic senators turned out to be a machine written form letter. The White House official confirmed only the senator’s name and the President’s signature Jimmy were real. the rest was offset-printed trickery prompting senators to seek similar methods to sway constituents.
An essay argues that population growth outpaces food supply and cites historical famines and modern gains in yields. It cautions against war as a solution and supports reducing birth rates in poor regions while highlighting potential geographic areas for expansion and irrigation to ease strain.
A reader challenges Stephen Ryan's April 7 letter on fuel conservation noting that safety comparisons favor small cars. He cites the National Safety Council data showing bigger cars incur more accidents due to larger targets, suggesting a different interpretation of safety.
A letter criticizes resuming trade with Cuba, argues it would harm the US economy and boost communism while predicting chaos in finance and jobs. The writer also condemns unsafe drivers and danger to local children from reckless motorists near homes.
Family thanks Cedar Rapids police and fire department Miller's wrecking service area ambulance attendants Dr. Wilson Strong St Luke's Hospital staff and physicians Chaplain Arklau Rev Ellerbeck and all who offered cards flowers visits food donations and presence after the deadly accident on Weing road NE.
Washington aid rings with charges that the Carter Justice Department and House Speaker Tip O Neill pressured Otto Passman in Koreagate investigations. The 77 year old Louisiana congressman denies kickbacks from Tongsun Park over rice shipments and faces a stalled probe amid accusations of politicized action and possible grand jury delays.
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