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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1978
Page
6
The piece notes Jane Goodall’s observation of chimp groups committing destructive killings and asks whether human violence is inherited. It cites Clarke, von Hoerner, and Platt on civilization lifespans, urging reflection on whether humanity can endure or if intelligent life elsewhere offers comparison.
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone argues the Weather Underground case shows tension between constitutional rights and national security. He notes Gray, Felt, Miller face felony charges for alleged illegal acts, while critics cite warrantless surveillance as sometimes justified against foreign threats. He urges caution, warns of potential anarchy if justice is uneven.
Dubuque embraces look alike buzz as a potential movie titled F.LS.T. draws attention to the city. Filming last year boosted the local economy and revived civic interest, with comparisons to 1930s Cleveland and nods to historic film stars who won Oscars.
Mistiming on the Iowa ERA page underscores Republican opposition. The article notes the ERA already moving toward a voter decision as the 1979-80 Legislature could pass it in identical form for public submission. It suggests praising pro ERA lawmakers to keep the issue partisan while inviting the people to decide in a final vote.
Practical steps for an audit include staying calm and cooperative. Gather receipts, borrow any missing ones, and practice truthful answers in advance. Dress well and bring the professional who prepared your return for support, though not as a lawyer.
A Robins homeowner appeals to neighbors over the B L Anderson quarry and potential asphalt plant expansion. They argue the town welcomes quiet living and the added truck traffic would harm roads and quality of life, calling for proper permitting.
A homeowner appeal argues against locating an asphalt plant in the area citing child safety on streets and risks to families and homes. The letter urges relocating the facility elsewhere to protect residents and property values.
In a 1977 letter, the author denounces a Panama treaty claiming it would force U S payment for sabotage repairs and require U S approval to build a sea level canal. He cites the 1903 1904 treaty terms and questions why Carter era officials and legislators hid these facts.
A registered EMS professional criticizes a cartoon showing an ambulance as a "meat wagon" as tasteless and harmful. He defends Cedar Rapids EMS as among Iowa's best and urges respectful portrayals and ongoing education for responders. The letter also notes political speeches from Republican and Democratic congressmen as to be ignored until November.
A Washington Star Syndicate analysis critiques Senator Edward Kennedy's Public Participation in Federal Agency Proceedings Act of 1978. It argues the bill would use tax funds to pay critics and interest groups to participate in regulatory processes, citing FTC payments in 1976 and legal questions raised by other agencies.
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