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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1976
Page
6
A La Porte City officer was killed in a car truck crash while pursuing a driver from multiple counties. The chase began with an illegal turn in Waterloo and escalated to pursuit across Dysart to near La Porte City, ending after the suspect reportedly stole a truck and was captured near Independence.
The Linn county Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunications board Metro Comm weighs adopting 911 as the universal emergency number. A proposed safety package costs 25 000 to 30 000 yearly, including operators, with councils and the board to decide within two months. Officials note potential long term savings if phased line reductions allow payoff.
Reporters question who paid for Governor Edwards Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe trip amid a Baton Rouge State Times story. He refuses to disclose why charges were not filed, claiming such matters are none of the public’s business. He notes frequent courtesy hotel offers and says any hotel would grant him gratis stays as governor. In contrast Iowa Governor Ray disclosed Taiwan expenses, arguing the public has a right to know. The piece endorses open government and calls Edwards’ stance unacceptable for a public servant.
A reader argues Christmas is suppressed in Soviet Russia and other communist nations. The piece warns of secular campaigns in America including court rulings on public school displays and UN UNICEF cards. It urges defense of Christian tradition and condemns substitutions of Christmas with secular propaganda.
Washington watches the Carter transition as he trims his staff salaries by about 30 percent and studies the budget. Analysts note his painstaking cabinet approach, reliance on Mondale, and aim to form a true executive committee governing policy while easing doubts about the new administration.
William Buckley questions whether U.S. defense policy under Carter is adequately addressing Moscow's growing power. He cites Soviet carrier operations, Delta missiles, civil defense, and NATO-Warsaw pledges, urging a clearer leadership stance and a candid account of detente dangers.
A short reflective item notes four uncredited types: a drunkard at prayer, a diplomat who says yes, an errant husband’s promises, and a congressman who insists he thinks positive.
Don Oakley observes minimal global protest after China’s Nov 17 atmospheric nuclear test. He notes U S and Soviet restraint, recalls early American and Soviet testing, and argues test ban treaties arose from self interest, not moral leadership. He hopes China ends arms buildup quickly.
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