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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1977
Page
4
Robertson is appointed editor in chief at Sarial Page with responsibilities for newsroom leadership and editorial direction. The change places Robertson at the helm of the publication, guiding coverage and staff decisions.
A 17 month study by Iowa Department of Revenue finds industrial assessments far below market value, about 43 percent, and inconsistent across cities and counties. Governor Ray proposes options including state-wide industrial assessing, better local training with state oversight, or periodic state checks, while stressing uniformity across all property types and considering interstate tax comparability.
The piece notes Mirex, once used to kill fire ants, can contaminate shellfish and humans after aerial spraying. Despite EPA actions in 1975 to curb usage, residues appear in many exposed residents. It argues cancer prevention requires long term scientific effort and respect for government science.
Supreme Court hears arguments over access to prison conditions at Alameda County Jail after a 1975 inmate suicide and a federal court order for press entry. Justices challenge the idea of special press privileges while noting the public’s right to know about public institutions and the limits of access.
A Cedar Rapids business coalition defends cable TV plans and urges city leaders to proceed with an ordinance. They argue Cox Cable and local firms will invest about six million dollars and create jobs, while noting residents may subscribe voluntarily and later opt in if desired.
Editorial urges residents to vote yes on December 6 for Cedar Rapids cable. City council must approve the model ordinance and Federal Communications Commission certification before service begins. The Building and Construction Trade Executive Council also endorsed Cedar Rapids Cable Communication for the franchise.
A reader questions proposed strict control of domestic cats by Cedar Rapids officials. The letter argues against life imprisonment for pets and compares pet regulation to broader worries about overreaching laws and social controls.
Theodore M. Bernstein discusses awkward phrasing and redundancy in examples such as delay in taking and the phrase the reason why. Readers from Riverside and Montclair question proper usage, with Bernstein offering guidance on when why is needed and when it can be omitted.
A narrator muses on how technology lets the living enjoy entertainment once created by the dead. He recalls a family story of Uncle Parker whose distinctive laugh persists via radio and television, prompting reflections on memory, aging, and the enduring appeal of the dead in American home life.
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