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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
6
The piece argues that the common heritage concept for sea floors is muddled by nations insisting on state control and private industry exclusion. It asserts that power and capability drive resource access, and if realism governs, the able nations should mine the seas to benefit all, rather than yield to idealistic UN demands.
The GAO finds school meals may harm some of the 25 million participants while providing valuable nutrition for others. It notes large portions and iron deficiencies, questions the form of meals, and suggests limiting snack foods as a way to raise participation.
Anthony Lewis critiques how comments about the 1977 blackout looting reveal racial prejudice. He notes terms labeling Black looters as animals and compares to past immigrant stereotypes. The piece warns against generalizing about groups and urges restraint in public discourse.
The writer notes it is an education to sit in a small claims court in Cedar Rapids. Friends recently appeared there and the case was heard by a fair woman judge who asked charges to be repeated before leaving court. The piece contrasts what happens before and after the hearing with or without a lawyer.
The writer argues plea bargains bias outcomes, cites Judge Harstad for an unfair decision, and warns that unequal access to justice harms the system. It contrasts urban poverty, high unemployment, and racial disparities with calls to integrate minority groups for self‑interest, not charity, and rejects looting or bigotry as solutions.
In a world of travel and global business the United States shows a sharp decline in foreign language study. Fewer Americans learn languages in high school and college, threatening international communication and economic competitiveness. President Carter set up a panel to analyze the trend and propose action.
The Washington Star reports 134 FBI agents raided three Scientology offices in Washington and California, seizing three tons of materials. Officials say agencies from Air Force to IRS harassed the church over 23 years, while Scientology sues and publishes FOIA documents asserting religious rights.
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