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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1979
Page
8
Widespread secrecy efforts driven by a recent Supreme Court ruling have reached at least 30 states including Des Moines. Advocates warn the trend threatens open justice and urges reversal as the ruling covers pretrial hearings, not trials, though the impact remains debated.
A New York Times review notes many arrest hearings and sentencing steps now limit press access. It argues public-trial rights extend beyond the defendant and emphasize the public interest in oversight of police, judges, and prosecutors, urging legislative limits to restore open proceedings.
Congress renames focus to student loan reform allowing all households with students to qualify for federally guaranteed loans. Iowa leads state administration with a growing program insured over $5 million for 3,000+ college students, aiming for $30 million yearly.
Roscoe Drummond argues in the Los Angeles Times that party responsibility, not individuals, drives federal governance. He says voters must hold the dominant party accountable for both White House and Congress, urging a full team change if progress stalls.
A reader in Peterboro New Hampshire recalls hiking a private lakeside trail after 25 years and argues for preserving woods as public or licensed spaces. He critiques government impact, urges limits on private land destruction, and proposes a licensing system to use public woods.
Washington criticism mounts as federal workers and others possibly forced to join Social Security. The piece notes 90 percent of workers already contribute and points to congressional payroll tax increases seen as taxation without participation. It highlights the 535 Congress members exempt from the program and urges scrutiny of this policy.
A playful exploration of homophones and word pairs with examples on pedal peddle effect and affect, premier premiere, complement and compliment, carat karat, plus notes on public policy and federal employee retirement. It questions language nuances and includes a critique of Social Security and Civil Service Retirement.
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