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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1978
Page
6
The federal government weighs restricting sale of junk foods in public schools after lunch hours to boost nutritious meals. Assistant Agriculture Secretary Foreman outlines a plan allowing some items post lunch while threatening loss of meal subsidies for noncompliance.
Cedar Rapids officials say mixed jurisdiction on delinquent tickets leads to wrongful arrests and public risk. Last week's meeting identified weaknesses such as nonpersonal ticketing and lost ticket uncertainties. Improvements in paper handling and cooperation aim to reduce abuses and liability. Ken Perry notes establishment of a communication line between city and county.
The piece decries ratified canal treaties as a giveaway of military base and property to Panama and questions how the House will vote on loans and foreign aid. It accuses editors of avoiding voter accountability and warns of political fallout for incumbents in upcoming elections.
The Washington Star Syndicate notes that President Carter faces growing credibility issues as promises he made during his campaign—on arms sales, federal appointments, tax policies, school tuition credits, energy deregulation, and budget pledges—are increasingly seen as broken or unkept. The piece cites Karpel of Penthouse and First Monday critiques, while recognizing some promises may have been unrealistic.
The Cedar County Board states it has taken no action on jail construction and is studying advisability. It may consider work on the existing jail if it proves economical to continue, and will issue its own policy positions. The media should not print third party statements. Don Trey, chairman Tipton
The letter argues that canal treaties were pushed by the White House despite widespread opposition and questions why inflation and energy issues remain unaddressed. It calls for accountability, tax cuts, and reduced government spending, urging voters to "kick out the Koreagators" and vote in the upcoming fall elections.
A reader urges America to oppose abortion and euthanasia, drawing parallels to Nazi policy. Janet Smith of Warren, Pa., will speak for pro life on May 9 at 7 30 p m in St Jude s School NW address, urging churches to act.
A column excerpt discusses a brochure line about Chinese New Year and travel wording causing misreadings. It also covers a language note on phrases like in store and the clash of singular and plural in lawyer prose, plus questions about out of sync and out of kilter.
Ann Jorgensen argues voters hire lawmakers who spend and regulate, urging detailed scrutiny of candidates before elections. She urges bosses to demand advancement, clear fiscal limits, and long-range effects consideration, noting voters supply money and support.
The author laments bland cemeteries and the loss of humorous epitaphs that once appeared on tombstones. He contrasts old and modern practices, noting respect as a prevailing rule and recalling past expressions about rum and pointed humor in epitaphs.
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