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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1979
Page
6
The Iowa Department of Transportation study confirms 113000 miles of roads inside the state county system with 2800 miles of primary highways failing criteria for that system. It suggests reclassifying some county trunk roads and abandoning underused routes to fit funding limits while preserving essential farm to market and municipal links.
The article surveys how major oil companies contend with federal regulations and recounts recent settlements. Gulf Oil refunded 42 million for overcharges after the 1973 embargo. Vickers Energy and Conoco also settled for 23 million and 3 million respectively. Tenneco agreed to 1.025 million in fines amid charges tied to natural gas transport and FPC jurisdiction. The piece argues regulations curb abuse but cannot be scrapped.
In a bold move Gov. Jerry Brown taps Jane Fonda for the California Arts Commission, drawing Senate rejection over antiwar stance. He also names former Marine Col. Edison Miller to the Orange County Board of Supervisors after Miller’s antiwar broadcasts and Navy censure. The piece argues for honoring Fonda's artistry while questioning Miller's suitability for a civilian post, reflecting a tense public divide on the war era.
A letter urges senators and representatives to back public financing of congressional election campaigns. The House Administration Committee marks up such legislation, but has never reported a public financing bill. The writer cites presidential campaign success and cites $55 million spent by business and right wing PACs last year to push elected figures.
A local report notes difficulties for injured residents to access specialized phone equipment. The piece highlights gaps in service, calls attention to outreach challenges, and questions availability of assistive technologies for those with injuries.
A reader recounts a malfunctioning Bell telephone ad experience. Despite a promised speaker phone install for 36 dollars and a removal fee of 21, charges rose to 48 for a simple device. Delayed callbacks, missing installer, and a canceled order followed with jokes about Donutland.
The author attacks President Carter’s energy policy, arguing against a $142 billion plan to create oil via government action. It claims high costs to taxpayers, warns of price per gallon, and criticizes cabinet firings and ongoing energy regulation as wasteful compared with deregulation.
A reader laments difficulty finding in-home care for an seriously ill mother-in-law in Cedar Rapids. They note welfare restrictions and high costs, while praising the in-laws’ lifetime service and contributions. The writer questions city support and thanks, contrasting with obtaining help during their search.
A community pleads for the long overdue First Avenue sidewalk for Cleveland School children. They warn of child injuries from cars sliding on wintry streets and contrast with rapid Cherry Hill road work, urging quick city action before another winter endangers lives.
Readers question why a 35 cent handling charge per ticket and 25 cent per ticket for person purchases exists at the Five Seasons Center. They also note inconsistent no smoking announcements and argue for uniform enforcement at all events. The letter quotes H L Mencken on democracy and journalism.
A Cedar Rapids Fire Department spokesman addressed the Kiwanis Club urging home smoke detectors. He noted prices have dropped from over 40 to under 10, and endorsed UL approved units with battery life indicators. He cited a neighbor fire tragedy with eight lives lost and urged readers to install detectors tonight.
Mark Russell highlights a satirical plan where patients pick basic options for procedures to curb expenses. The piece mocks healthcare costs with absurd choices like ether or a block of wood to bite on for anesthesia and clothing worn “come as you are.”
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