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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1981
Page
6
A column examines growing White House delegation under Reagan as aides, especially Edwin Meese, assume more visibility. It notes six hour Libya delay, argues delegation can be prudent but warns against perceived puppetry undermining president and aides if left unchecked.
The piece argues President Reagan has legal grounds to fire PATCO but questions his refusal to negotiate. It recalls a 1980 pledge to modernize air traffic control and foster cooperation, noting public trust hinges on more than legal rights. It suggests granting amnesty and restarting dialogue could restore faith and avoid prolonged disruption.
A survey of historic editors notes that irritation and confrontation drove readership. James Franklin and Benjamin Franklin defied censors, James Gordon Bennett sparked conflict, Horace Greeley pushed reform, and Pulitzer Hearst clashed with war fears. The piece contrasts late 20th century TV politeness with legacy provocateurs.
The July 19 letter denounces abortion as murder and accuses pro-choice advocates of cold blooded killing. The writer warns of God’s judgment on a nation tolerant of abortion and urges repentance and moral priorities in a Christian country.
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The piece notes Carl Kane of Cedar Rapids as a freelance publicist since 1947 and a former reporter for newspapers radio and wire services who also taught journalism for 20 years at Coe College.
A family urges expectant parents to tour Mercy Hospital OB and nursery and compare with St Luke's. They cite a seventh Mercy birth and describe Mercy as relaxed, private, and personal, arguing doctors push St Luke's for convenience.
The writer critiques union power and the use of scabs, noting that not all unions are led by Hoffa. He discusses PATCO, wage demands, and the tension between union privileges and free markets, citing Philadelphia umpires as an example and questioning whether unions serve workers or their own members. The piece concludes by questioning legal support for union exclusivity and its impact on business freedom.
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