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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1978
Page
6
The court reversed an appeals ruling, blocking duplication and airing of 30 Nixon White House Watergate tapes. It cites the public’s right to know remains intact while transcripts had already circulated. broadcasters lose a lucrative opportunity, and the public still lacks audio of the recordings.
The CFTC bans marketing of commodity options effective June 1 after abuses in Midwest sales. Investors face losses if markets move against them. Diamonds offered as a new bait show similar risks with high resale promises and poor disclosures. Experts urge consulting brokers or jewelers and warn against speculative investment.
The piece argues that terrorism spreads beyond traditional warfare. It cites Aldo Moro’s assassination, hostage taking, hijackings, and proxy conflicts as modern threats. It notes heightened security for U S officials abroad and the fear permeating diplomatic life, warning that militant minorities may dominate future conflict and urban vulnerability.
The writer thanks Sen John Culver for his welfare critique and credits WIN for moving off welfare. She notes occasional drinking, purchases with food stamps, and proposes tax dollars fund the needy over the greedy. She closes with a biblical reflection and signs from Hiawatha.
The piece warns of a possible rise in Iowa gasoline tax from 7 to 10 cents, argues against higher levies and favors restraint amid a broader critique of terrorism and nuclear risk. It cites Good Roads Association influence and cites international tensions as politics shift under Secretary Vance and Moscow talks.
The piece argues that God's design for health favors a fruit and grain based diet with vegetables and cautions against fat and blood. It claims medical authorities are recognizing Biblical truths about diet and contrasts clean and unclean foods while noting Sabbath and health laws predate Judaism.
Don Hattery of Cedar Rapids discusses engineering's enduring role from ancient civil works to modern practice. He notes 75,000 registered engineers in the United States with 8,600 in Iowa, outlines continuing education needs, and cites trends toward cleaner environments, energy efficiency, and advancing technologies shaping tomorrow’s society.
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