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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1979
Page
6
The article describes a proposal to give delegates more influence at national conventions by choosing among three to five candidates offered by the presidential nominee winner. It argues this change would broaden participation beyond the current rubber-stamp process.
The piece argues for a delayed and transparent process for choosing a Republican vice presidential candidate. It endorses long background checks, public disclosure of top three picks, and careful scrutiny of credentials, health, wealth, and past conduct to ensure compatibility with the presidential nominee.
A 17 year old was shot and wounded while breaking into a defender's home as burglars face burglary charges. Authorities have not filed charges against the shooter. The piece questions how far deadly force may be used in property crimes and warns burglars that trigger fingers without thought can lead to serious trouble.
A humorous piece describes Henry Kissinger's oversized memoir squeezing a New York living room. The narrator recalls rival tomes by Halberstam and Mailer, a moving van, and a dramatic sidewalk collapse caused by the weight of the books, culminating in the city digging out the crater.
The piece reviews Walter Judd’s political philosophy to pick the party closest to one’s beliefs and work from within. It cites Sister Theresa Kane urging John Paul II to open ministries to women and notes Vatican II support, Iowa reapportionment parallels, and Gov. Ray's call to address global hunger over doctrinal fuss.
A Gazette reader cites Parade Magazine’s page 14 story by Dr. Sullivan S. Marsden, Stanford petroleum professor, who suggests methanol could be made for 45 cents a gallon. The reader contemplates sending copies to the White House to gain attention.
Miss Nell Boyack died Monday November 26 at Meth-Wick Manor in Cedar Rapids. She began teaching at old Washington High School in typing and shorthand, later transferring to Franklin High School until retirement. She lived at 1718 B Ave NE for 27 years and was active in Grace Episcopal Church King’s Daughters Delta Kappa Gamma PEO College Club and Hesperians.
A young writer urges teens to visit elderly residents in nursing homes to share holiday spirit. They describe residents often alone or forgotten and note personal rewards from giving time and smiles. The piece ends with a reflection on the permanence of government bureaus.
The Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee hosts a $500-per-plate fundraising party in Los Angeles on January 19 to attract GOP donors and NFL figures. Co hosts include Senators John Tower and H. John Heinz III representing Dallas and Pittsburgh. The event aims to raise about $100,000.
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