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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1978
Page
6
A column argues against a U S boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics noting risks to athletes and U S prestige. It warns of political backlash, potential damage to NBC's investment, and possible harm to U S prospects for 1984 while suggesting diplomatic pressure over Soviet abuses.
Critics say the film bypassed Clear Lake for on location shooting and misstates local details. They note the town spelling Clearlake and Surf Ballroom as a ballroom not an auditorium, arguing the movie ignores known rock history to suit narrative needs.
Gore Vidal’s portrait of a distant Grant echoes in Jimmy Carter’s escape to wilderness. News agencies pooled reporters for a raft trip, chasing details from trout counts to outfits and goat sightings, forcing a swift return to Washington. The piece notes the era’s relentless media privacy clash and public curiosity.
A Senate letter from Rep. John W. Wydler portrays poverty while detailing about $500,000 in official benefits and a $57,500 salary. The piece criticizes outside income limits, ethics codes, and disclosure gaps, noting past printing bill payments and ongoing lawyer earnings.
A reflection on judicial power and press freedom parallels Cobbett’s era across Farnham England and modern courts. The piece notes judges harassing the press, the rise of judicial hubris, and the tension between fair trial rights and free reporting in the United States and Britain. It cites cases in Washington and New Jersey and calls for accountability to protect the First Amendment.
A reader recalls the Duane Arnold nuclear plant proposal and contends bills rose afterward. They accuse a Republican governor and Commerce Commission of driving higher utilities, urging readers to work for electing Republicans.
A letter to the editor criticizes local politicians and a disputed Edgewood Road NW fourplex project. The writer accuses a developer of pressuring city bodies to modify ordinances, cites lack of permits, water meters, parking, and sanitation, and urges residents to contact legislators before further action.
The Gazette welcomes reader opinion under strict guidelines. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days and letters may be condensed or edited without changing meaning. No anonymous letters. include name, address, readable handwritten signature, and a non printed phone number for authentication. Content focuses on issues and events rather than personalities.
The LA Times quotes Dr Gori saying some cigarettes are tolerable causing confusion among critics. Joseph Califano attacks the view and mocks the doctor with sharp comparisons while referencing health groups and corporate-sounding institutions.
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