Cedar Rapids Guyette Editorial Page Highlights April 28 1976
Editorial page from Cedar Rapids features opinion pieces on local issues and national affairs. Coverage reflects the city context with viewpoints by contributors and standard commentary on politics and community matters.
Cedar Rapids considers muted noise abatement ordinance
Local officials weigh two paths for noise control adopting a lighter measure focused on traffic noise enforcement or a broader plan with environmental officers. Budget limits, precedent from Sioux City and Chicago frame the debate as Cedar Rapids aims for a tranquil, instrument based approach.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidians
Humble Hub Ers Sparks in Democratic Primary Parallels
The piece compares Democratic primary battles to NBA playoffs with Davids vs Goliath. It notes Buffalo and Detroit upstarts facing Boston and Golden State while early favorite Hubert Humphrey holds lead by status and likability. Kennedy chatter fuels public polls despite rejection of candidacy.
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Goliath
Humphrey
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
Teddy Clamor
Word oddities and the lure of tall talk in writing
Theodore M. Bernstein argues readers should look up unfamiliar words but urges writers to avoid rare terms that clutter prose. He criticizes showy diction while praising clear language and urges readers to consult dictionaries to build vocabulary.
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Josef Mossman
Des Moines
Theodore Bernstein
Bernstein
Ford adminioffers swap on Israel aid and foreign policy
The White House weighs a bargain with Congress to trade extra Israeli military aid for rolling back new foreign aid restrictions. Ford seeks removal of a human rights office and other limits while considering restoring part of the 550 million aid. The move aims to slow congressional encroachment and avoid veto fallout in an election year environment. Field Newspaper Syndicate
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White House
Congress
Israel
Ford
Don Fraser
Minnesota
State Department
Kissinger
Jacob Javits
New York
Mideast
Readers propose concrete protection for aging sewer pipes
A letter to the editor suggests homeowners dig out and encase aging fiber sewer pipes in concrete in short sections, starting at the house, to avoid expensive replacements. The writer urges DIY maintenance without licenses, notes cave-in risks, asserts health hazards are minimal, and argues many old sewers already leak.
Cedar Rapids Plumbers Protest Unsafe Tile Work Practices
A Cedar Rapids licensed plumber laments illegal practices by excavators hiring laborers to do plumbing work. He accuses officials of lax enforcement, notes pay gaps on jobs, and urges public action to preserve safe, code compliant plumbing and licensure. He warns against non plumbers laying sewer lines.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Phillips
Mr. Winter
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys viewed by Marion parents
A parent recalls opposing Marion’s planned residential home for the retarded and compares their advocacy to a trial. The writer laments being deemed guilty before speaking, noting perceived bigotry of local residents and the effort to secure a special permit for the facility.
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Judge Horton
Scottsboro Boys
Marion
East Iowa Recalls Miraculous Rescue Faith Message
Letter praising The Gazette for publishing an article on miraculous rescue. The writer urges renewed faith in the Almighty and trust in divine aid during the bicentennial year, linking belief to national founding principles.
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Gazette
East Lowan
Taxing Independence Hall Visitors in Bicentennial Era
The piece surveys Independence Hall tourism during the bicentennial year, noting visitors from many places and the pervasive reach of federal regulation. It highlights taxation on travel, lodging, food, souvenirs, and services, plus extensive paperwork and safety rules that shape the tourist experience.
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