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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1976
Page
7
The author argues against renaming the GOP to Independent Republican and warns it would dilute meaning. A Harris Poll note shows many voters reject traditional labels and prefer quality of life promises. A Freedom party idea is offered as an alternative to attract unaffiliated voters.
IDOT director Preisser omits ban on studded tires from the priority list, sparking criticism from Commission Chairman Rigler who urged action after the issue remained stalled in a subcommittee. Advocates say persistence matters as studies show studs add little safety and harm highways, with future bans possible.
A letter accusing U S leaders of forcing Africa toward communist rule through aid and policy. Robert N. Cleaves cites Rhodesia and South Africa, argues Africa’s governments are dictatorial, and claims American liberal lawmakers push for greater government control while Kissinger and Clark face opposition.
A Nov 26 incident on highway 150 between Monticello and Langworthy near Kenosha Wisconsin describes a family skidding on ice landing in a ditch after a 90 degree turn. Eight drivers stopped to assist along with two teens and sheriff Jones County, highlighting communal support amid harsh weather.
Carter aides and economists push a 15 billion dollar one time consumer tax rebate to revive the economy. Ullman favors targeted incentives while others back broad relief. ACDA staffing disputes loom as transition officials withhold employer details until takeover.
Observers expect an open Carter administration at the start but question what follows after the parade. The piece notes job losses among Washington aides and suggests halfway houses for reentry, mentioning Nelson Rockefeller and Jimmy Carter aide Jody Powell with outgoing Ron Nessen. The column jokes about the Fords relocating to California.
Ruling 4 to 1 affirms Sixth Circuit decision finding discrimination against an employee who observes the Seventh day Sabbath. The article argues the government should not favor religion and contrasts Sabbath observance with Sunday practices, citing Isaiah 58 13 14.
In Washington a day long conference of American scholars diplomats and journalists debated The United States and China After Mao. The group argued against normalizing relations with China at Taiwan’s expense and urged staying the defense treaty. Buckley contends the Shanghai Declaration complicates policy and stresses U S firmness against perceived Chinese pressure and Soviet counterweight.
Three transit engineers warned that advanced mass transit concepts from automatic highways to magnetic levitation remain visions. Despite billion dollar subsidies and projects like Chicago rail upgrades BART and Washington Metro, ridership gains are small and costs run high.
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