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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1978
Page
8
John Robertson serves as managing editor for the editorial page, guiding opinion content, layout decisions, and contributor oversight in the publication. He sets editorial standards, coordinates columnists, and shapes the paper’s voice.
A survey of 3892 ex students shows dropouts from state universities, especially the University of Iowa, unhappy with counseling and guidance. The Iowa Board of Regents seeks further readouts as freshmen preparation gaps and high dropout rates suggest systemic advice shortfalls, potentially raising costs.
The article discusses the push to reinstate unofficial dining for legislators despite Attorney General Turner’s ruling that the anti-bribery law bars officials from accepting anything. Legislators and lobbyists report benefits from the ban, noting fewer obligated dinners and better constituent relations, with groups like the Iowa Bankers and Iowa Bar Association backing the current approach. The piece urges lawmakers to reject changes to the existing law.
In Springfield Nebraska a split survey shows 16 of 55 rate Carter good or excellent while 39 call him fair or poor. Voters cite inflation and indecision though 1/2 express personal favorable opinion. Critics urge clearer resolve and follow through on energy and foreign policy.
A former instructor now student explains Kirkwood is a community college and its mission to serve the community. He outlines how classes are offered under the community education program and discusses related policies and cases.
A Cedar Rapids reader commends Kirkwood for its accessible credit courses and strong accreditation. The letter defends tax support and highlights the college’s ranking, growth time, financial aid options, and the helpful staff across counseling, registration, and instruction.
A public critique denounces horse racing as an industry driven by profit that exploits animals through training stress and drug use. It notes rising race dates, more tracks, and year round seasons amid perceived state indifference, citing New Jersey’s Bute issues and Iowa opposition to animal merchandise for revenue.
Russell Baker surveys air travel from the cockpit to the cabin. He notes a male dominated hierarchy with pilots and first class travelers at the top and back-of-plane smokers in a segregated section. He criticizes stewardess authority and the ritual of sedating meals and warns against challenging the moving patriarchal order.
Republicans condemn Carter for re submitting John McGarry and Sam Zagoria to the Federal Election Commission arguing the picks favor the White House. Baker and Rhodes say the moves threaten bipartisan balance and risk one party rule as the 1980 election year ramps up.
An excerpt discusses wealth, status, and display through furs, noting use of sables as a signal of success. The piece remarks on how people react to unfamiliar or competing beliefs, politics, and speech. InterOcean Press Syndicate
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