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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
6
Art Heusinkveld is editor of editorial pages and John Donnelly is treasurer and managing editor with John Robertson serving as managing editor to anchor the newsroom leadership team.
Memphis 1100 policemen joined by most firemen in a wildcat strike, timed with Elvis Presley death anniversary. City faces crowd control issues, curfews, and pensioning threats as officials weigh mass layoffs to deter future walkouts.
A veteran reporter discusses whether to risk jail to shield confidential sources. He argues reporters should destroy sensitive notes after use, purge files of compromising material, and keep only verifiable proof, noting that nothing forces perpetual retention of every note. He maintains trust and public printability justify selective disclosure.
A reader letter denounces a July 30 full page ad on teen relationships as part of a sexual revolution. It urges believers to speak against spiritual barrenness, protect children, and promote media with responsible truth and love guided by God's laws.
Melody Ranch, founded 18 years ago in Peoria Illinois, relocates to a site between Iowa City and North Liberty this year. The vocal and instrumental camp focuses on coaching young musicians in ensemble performance and individual technique.
A parent praises Elbert and Charlotte Edelbrock for guiding a local music camp. The program offers individual trumpet and piano lessons and composition, emphasizing care and sharing alongside musical training for youth. The writer notes their son attends for a second year and benefits from the fellowship and talent of the Edelbrocks.
The Federal Trade Commission unanimously approved a rulemaking in February to study television ads for highly sugared foods aimed at children. Proposals include banning ads during child heavy viewing, restricting ads for dental decay prone products, and using corrective counter ads. Public comments due October 24. Industry groups mobilize a $2 million defense, Burson Marsteller hired to oppose, while some press support continued to push the inquiry forward.
The letter and page 9A report critique trust in big corporations and praise for the entrepreneurial farmer or businessman. Senator Orrin Hatch is cited contrasting “heritors of wealth” with those who face “ruinous regulations” that hinder free competition. The writer urges caution before broad criticism.
Washington analysis notes how sample choice and phrasing shape results in CBS Times survey on conservatives. Reworded questions using private enterprise alter responses, exposing how polls invite agreeable answers and cautioning readers about accepting findings at face value.
Harris survey shows 67 percent approve Carter's attack on Soviet human rights and 51 percent favor canceling computer exports to Russia. Public backs SALT talks, opposes breaking ties, with 75 percent opposing withdrawing ambassadors and 68 percent opposing 1980 Moscow Olympics withdrawal.
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