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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1978
Page
6
The article notes U S and Soviet scientists pursuing directed energy weapons including high energy lasers and particle beams. If feasible these weapons could intercept missiles via satellites or ground beams, forcing major shifts in strategic doctrine and arms limits. Experts warn that rushing such tech risks madness and global instability.
Iowa six-member delegation posts 95 percent voting attendance for the period, matching 1977 levels and trailing Virginia’s 96 percent. Senate figures for Iowa, Clark 89 and Culver 94 percent, reflect high engagement amid re elections and term transitions.
Firestone agrees to recall about 10 million tires sold from Sept 1 1975 to Jan 1 1977 with date rules by tire class. 7 rib 500s sold after Sept 1 1975 but before May 1 1976 will be replaced free. 5 rib radial 500s sold after Sept 1 1975 but manufactured before Jan 1 1977 qualify if made in the U S or Canada. Cedar Rapids outlets report no directives on 5 rib models.
Iowa officials urge a dedicated state appropriation to create an ongoing history education program for young students. The plan centers on a qualified historian, a new periodical The Goldfinch, and printing costs totaling 42,225 dollars yearly. The effort follows a 1974 reorganization and a DPI-supported curriculum law.
Washington columnist links current Cuban tensions to the 1962 Kennedy era. He warns of airborne missiles close to Washington and a plan for a Mexico City meeting to push a U.S. Soviet disarmament deal. He alleges a gutless U.S. president and a prearranged high level discussion.
The editor argues President Carter should not meet with Russia while MIG 23s remain operable in Cuba. U S intelligence had warned weeks earlier of the weaponry and Gen Daniel Graham questions aerial failure to detect bombs. Concerns over a Kennedy Krem lin agreement rewrite favoring the Soviets prompt public protest.
A reader blasts a TV feature claiming the Linn County Jail shows an excellent rating after a $250,000 remodel. They note visible broken windows, few cell-block upgrades, and argue money went to public relations rather than real improvements or medical care.
The Harris poll shows President Carter at 39 percent positive and 59 percent negative, down 11 points among Democrats since November. Voters judge his inflation plan harshly, citing higher costs for the elderly, poor and union members amid cuts in city aid and CETA funding, with risks to his political support.
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