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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1976
Page
8
The piece argues most Americans want superior character in presidents and privacy protections for candidates. It contends the brutal campaign, media scrutiny, and past privacy intrusions push capable individuals away, narrowing the field to mediocrity. Only when top candidates can expect respect and private lives free from abuse will truly worthy leaders emerge.
The Iowa house voted to repeal the federal motorcycle helmet mandate but kept a provision requiring 16 and 17 year olds to wear headgear. Critics call the debate surreal as lawmakers consider licensing age implications and mock the process while protestors push back against a minor rights abridgement.
In Natchez Mississippi Gale Healy a Reagan aligned GOP county chair elect talked with President Ford who praised her and joked about a diplomatic post. The Mississippi convention later backed Reagan 2 to 1 over Ford and awarded all 30 delegates to Reagan on first ballot if he remains in the race. Greenspan and Reagan aides maintain cautious ties to Ford to foster harmony.
The article argues Hubert H. Humphrey may win the Democratic nomination by indirect means, but faces a fractured party and weak outsider support. It notes Carter’s rising front and Humphrey’s role in stalling rivals, plus potential Ford strength if Carter is eliminated. It weighs risks of backroom strategy versus open primary campaigning and urges action in remaining early contests.
A reader praises an editorial in the April 21 Gazette for criticizing the proposed civic center name Five Seasons. The letter argues the name is meaningless and awkward for strangers and urges seeking a better title for Cedar Rapids’ growing city.
A letter from a Iowa Democratic party member urges open channels for public input in setting national and party priorities. He notes his role on the national platform committee and stresses involving many citizens to avoid elite rule in a bicentennial year. He warns against electing a dictator and calls for administrators who respect laws and budgets.
In a letter, James O'Brien argues a bill would strip school boards of firing inept teachers. The Iowa code currently allows dismissal for any reason, with appeals limited to the same board. SF 205 would require just cause and offer impartial appeal, aligning with fairness.
William F Buckley Jr argues the justice department favors parole for Leary while noting his controversial past. He details Leary's escape engineered with Weather Underground ties and argues the parole board should reconsider, warning of lingering stigma and potential danger if released.
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