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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids Guyette Editorial Page for Tuesday December 4 1973 delivers opinion pieces on local matters. Readers gain insight into civic issues and community concerns as voiced by the newspaper.
The Iowa highway commission imposes liquidated damages for delays from 42 to 210 dollars per day depending on contract size, and compares its toughness to Midwest norms. Cities like Cedar Rapids and Waterloo show far more flexible enforcement with rare or no penalties, while Linn County and Davenport rarely invoke clauses.
William F Buckley Jr ponders Ellsberg’s trial and Ehrlichman’s hidden aims in Watergate era politics. He recalls Judge Byrne’s silence and contrasts Townsend Scudder’s neutral yet decisive courtroom style. Buckley questions what a sitting judge can do to distort justice and seeks clarity on attempted suborning.
The passage argues Judge Byrne manipulated the Ellsberg case to immunize against Nixon disapproval, raising concerns that judges can influence verdicts. It cautions against letting political pressure distort justice and questions Ehrlichman's motives. It notes most delays in Iowa construction are external to builders, advising officials to curb disputes over lags.
A fragmented note proposes a moratorium on Sunday dying to cope with shortages in coffin materials. It suggests government action to halt Sunday dying until more documentation and coping measures are developed, with a view to partial cutbacks first.
A reader recalls Senator George Malone’s 1954 report on energy minerals and urges attention to oil shale, coal gasification, nuclear power, tar sands, and breeder reactor research. The writer criticizes Congress for ignoring the report and cites Alaska oil discoveries and past editorials warning of an energy crunch.
The White House canvassed Democratic congressional leaders about firing Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox. About 80 percent favored dismissal if Cox refused Nixon's transcript proposal. Cox was fired. resignations of Richardson and Ruckleshaus followed, triggering public outcry and renewed impeachment talk. Statements criticized Congress and media "'liberals" about the energy policy stalemate and pipeline debates.
A reader complains about polluting large buses with few passengers and favors mini buses to expand routes and cut costs. The letter notes owning a 1963 Rambler with 54 000 miles and jokes about how a Gazette item could reveal neighbors' awareness to aid law enforcement.
Stolen noon Nov 11 a bright red 1963 Rambler four door sedan from Merchants National Bank Kingston office parking lot. APB issued within 8 10 minutes. no leads yet. Editor notes why Gazette avoids car theft reports citing joyrid ing and quick returns. calls for reader tips to identify the Littled Rambler.
Bruce Bross reviews Nixon's credibility tour as a seven to eight minute appearance in a parking lot south of Washington. He notes the crowd mostly loyalists and students, Nixon touts Vietnam, detente, and jobs while avoiding Watergate, then returns to running the world. Analysts differ on whether the tour will affect impeachment prospects or public perception, but the piece casts doubt on any new truth about Watergate.
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