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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1979
Page
3
UAW President Douglas Fraser labels federal figures as shadows in the coming July bargaining with GM Ford and Chrysler. He urges the White House to stay out of negotiations while warnings about potential auto and farming equipment price spirals ripple through the economy.
Des Moines transit manager Forest Swift urges a state tax deduction for bus fares to boost riders. Governor Ray cites drawbacks since many would not benefit, and few Iowans can access city buses. Still, transit advocates praise bus systems as economical and energy efficient.
A reader letter complains about a gas shortage and urges universal conservation while noting more than 100 congressmen took trips to Europe and China. The writer questions who should bear the cost and whether tax payers funded these trips.
A reader argues lawmakers deserve vacations amid petroleum shortages while noting local gas supply strains. Another letter details alleged abuse at Anamosa Men's Reformatory, describing a guard‑initiated cell confrontation and the inmate’s alleged neck injury, urging readers to check on the prisoner’s wellbeing.
We express appreciation for local businesses and industries that granted employees time to attend school parent conferences, noting the positive impact on students and family engagement in education.
In a Los Angeles Times Syndicate column Norman Cousins argues the Carter administration promotes civilian evacuation plans but continues to push nearby nuclear power plants. He warns plants are sitting ducks for attack, urging dismantling or relocating underground shielding and criticizing dual government messaging on defense and evacuation.
President Carter and the House Ways and Means Committee back a plan to save about $1 billion yearly by reducing benefits for new disability recipients. The bill would lower payouts for newly disabled workers, limit incentives to stay off work, and preserve Medicare for those who return to employment, while tightening federal control over awards amid a historically large disability rolls.
A reader reports two large tow trucks blocking the curb on Fourth Avenue SE near 14th Street with damaged cars suspended nearby. The author questions private curb leasing and suggests residents’ rights are being abused while noting a prior failed legislative attempt to curb do it yourself car repairs.
The Gazette invites reader opinions within limits and editorial discretion. Letters must be signed with name and readable handwritten signature. anonymous submissions are not published. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days and phone numbers are for internal use only. Content focuses on issues and events rather than personalities and may be condensed or edited without changing meaning.
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