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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
2
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids paper discusses a 1972 mobar incident and its civic implications, referencing local figures and context. The piece analyzes community responses and policy considerations raised by the event, aiming to shape public discourse and accountability.
A Cedar Rapids editorial urges timely giving as holiday needs rise due to inflation and recession. It lauds the United Good Neighbor campaign but warns procrastination threatens Christmas aid for clothing and shoes, urging action three weeks before Christmas to seize abundant charity opportunities.
A reader uses humor and faith to critique Nixon's proposed gas station closures. He argues the plan disrupts travel, urges reliance on God, and warns of dangers from extra stops and drinking. The letter notes bars open Sundays, state troopers, and possible license loss, ending with a skeptical grin at the plan.
A reader urges support for Christian Children's Fund CF I. The letter notes sponsorship enables aid to children worldwide including the United States. It emphasizes the low cost of sponsorship and contrasts it with higher weekly spending by some Americans on alcohol.
The Gasetta editorial page invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words with one letter per writer every MM days. Letters must include a readable handwritten signature, address, and telephone number. anonymous submissions are not published. Submissions may be condensed or edited without changing meaning and should focus on issues rather than personal affairs. poetry is not allowed.
A reader denounces fear driven fixations on birth control and abortion, cites Ray Carlicott's Overload, and asserts biblical prophecy of population growth. The writer recalls visiting the Philippines, notes conditions seen, praises CCP sponsored youths, and offers sponsor details and tax deductible information. Washington Irving.
The piece analyzes gas policy options amid shortages. It weighs a 30 to 40 cent gas tax against rationing coupons or transferable coupon credits, arguing taxes are regressive and may fail to curb use. It favors a World War II style coupon system for fairness and immediacy, noting low income impacts and industry windfalls.
A Harris survey for the U.S. Senate finds Americans’ confidence climbing for the media and other areas but the executive branch plunging to a new low. Across 1,594 adults, only the mass media show notable gains while trust in Congress and the Supreme Court improves little.
Congressional Quarterly reports that a gas rationing plan could require 110 million motorists to receive books of coupons to buy 0 to 5 gallons weekly. President Nixon mentioned the contingency in a November energy message and White House backed legislation would grant the President power to ration. Senate support exists but opinions split on effectiveness and wisdom of rationing as winter approaches.
The Gazette argues rationing should not start until necessary and must be as limited as possible. If imposed, rationing should use fair shares, coupons with deadlines, transferability, and strict penalties for cheaters, with a sunset when shortages ease. It favors voluntary measures first and stresses avoiding coercion and abuse.
Analyzing a World War II style coupon system, experts warn of a massive bureaucracy, unreliable needs assessment, and rampant fraud. They argue rationing would spur a black market, fail to curb consumption, and overburden transit with suburban life known for limited public transport. Milton Friedman counters market-based pricing as a cleaner fix.
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