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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
6
Nation’s Business reports a 9 to 5 public preference for continuing arms exports, countering fears of moral and global impact. Proponents argue it boosts employment and offsets military costs while opponents warn of fueling regional conflicts and ethics concerns.
Philosophers and educators denounce belief in astrology and parapsychology fueled by network TV. NBC defends non news documentaries like Bermuda Triangle and UFO incidents as entertainment not fact, urging viewers to trust NBC News for factual programs.
William F Buckley Jr argues that support for capital punishment is rising among liberals and conservatives alike He cites Edward Koch Ronald Reagan and Jerry Brown and notes a swing toward vengeance as an obligation to victims He praises Ernest van den Haag and warns that halting executions reflects irresolute regard for human life and borders on barbarism.
A concise aphorism by Carl Riblet Jr. warns that when societies falter many rush to attack. The piece contrasts collective weakness with opportunistic aggression, using the image of a mouse striking a sick elephant to underline the urge to exploit weakness.
The Harris Survey finds 47 percent back a bill barring Medicaid abortions except to save a life or in rape cases while 44 percent oppose. A 53 percent majority still supports legalized abortion per 1973 court decision, but overall support has dipped. Opinions vary by age, race, and gender, with strong political and civic divisions on funding versus rights.
Polls show 55 percent agree the Supreme Court was right to leave abortion decisions to the woman and doctor, while 51 percent fear poor women face unwanted or dangerous abortions. A 58 percent majority backs banning Medicaid funds for abortions, and 58 percent oppose government encouragement of abortion.
A reader supports efforts to fix dogs whose owners neglect them and urges responsible pet ownership. The writer shares personal experience of adopting a neutered dog from a shelter and notes the sadness of animal shelters reflecting owner irresponsibility.
A reader argues for measured criticism of the criminal justice system, defending courts and prisons and blaming societal factors for crime. The letter critiques coddling criminals, emphasizes that the system provides due process, and calls for focus on underlying social causes rather than broad condemnations.
Mondale stands out as a visible influential vice-president in the Carter administration. He differs with Carter on abortion funding yet complements him with stronger congressional know how and ideas like regional primaries. The piece notes VPs' historic thin roles and urges readiness should succession occur.
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