Editorial page Friday December 14 1979
Editorial by John Donnelly on the duties and challenges facing the treasurer role. The piece discusses financial stewardship, budget oversight, and public accountability in city government.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1979
Page
6
Iranian student expulsion and appeals urged to high court
An appeal of the don’t deport Iranians decision argues the ruling exposes unconstitutional discrimination. The piece notes Judge Joyce Green’s view that singling out Iranians for deportation violates the equal protection of law and calls for a broader Supreme Court review. It warns against broad visa checks or enforcement that could affect all foreign students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Justice Department
Washington
Joyce Green
Baker GainsIPACE Backing For Iowa Delegates
Sen Howard Baker gains momentum in Iowa as IPACE the Iowa State Education Association political action committee announces support for his GOP bid. IPACE cites Baker positions on pension transfers wage controls and ERA ratification while noting prior party endorsements and a history of backing winning candidates with an 78 percent success rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Howard Baker
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa Political Action Committee For Education
GOP
IPACE
George Brown
Baker
George Bush
John Anderson
Phil Crane
John Connally
Brown
Ronald Reagan
Martin Anderson
Reagan
SPACE
National Education Association
Carter
Readers urge fair gasoline rationing and a Sunday shutdown
A letter argues against a flat 45 gallon monthly per car rationing plan and urges targeting wasteful driving. The writer calls for stricter fuel curbs, penalties for noncompliance, and proposes a commercial Sunday shutdown to cut gas use and boost home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy Policy Council
Five Seasons Center eyed for reserved seating policy
Reader urges Cedar Rapids venue to replace general admission with reserved seating to prevent dangerous crowd surges at concerts. The note cites a fatal incident in Cincinnati and expresses personal reluctance to attend live events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids
When life has offered only cruelty what of the soul
A reader critiques an Outlooks column by Mr. Hirt arguing faith offers guidance amid cruelty. The letter urges personal repentance, Bible study, prayer, and renewal of faith, likening life’s trials to a car needing fuel and oil and stressing church attendance for spiritual sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outlooks
Iowa
Jerusalem
Gazette Critiques Oil Firms While Raising Sub Rates
An editorial accuses major oil companies of price violations and excuses, arguing inflation hurts consumers. It then notes Gazette subscription rates rose 21.7 percent in 1979, doubling the CPI rise, and asks how the paper can condemn price gouging while increasing its own prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
The
Abomination of the Week: a muddled tax refund note exploded
Carl Kane criticizes a Wisconsin Assembly chairman for a badly worded 30 word message about tax refunds. The column calls for clarity and suggests replacing the muddled phrasing with a direct statement and concrete action for taxpayers to obtain refunds and file credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Revenue Committee
Wisconsin
Carter shifts from pro Soviet stance to pointed skepticism
President Carter grows disillusioned with Soviet behavior amid unpublicized complaints from his top diplomats. He seeks explanations for Afghan incursion and cites alleged nuclear test violations, signaling a tougher stance while his poll gains bolster political credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
Anatoly Dobrynin
Jimmy Carter
Dark days for black studies by Don Graff
Commentator notes a downturn in black studies programs across U S campuses. Harvard reportedly reassesses Afro-American Studies, considering integration with other departments. The piece argues funding faculty and student support remain core challenges amid market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
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John Donnelly
John Robertson
Iran
Supreme Court
Shah
Khomeini
ISEA
Dick Clark
Bob Ray
Art Neu
John Culver
Ray
Neu
Clark
Jerry Fitzgerald
William Palmer
Consult Bibles
Mr. Hirt
Roger
God
Tne Gut! Grille
By Carl Kane
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Soviet Union
U.S.A
Kremlin
Afghanistan
Moscow
Cyrus Vance
Dobrynin
Vance
White House
U.S
Cy Vance
Nothcing
Cuba
Sary-Shagan
U.S.S.R
John Tower
Gordon Humphrey
Armed Services Committee
Don Graff
Selves
Newspaper Enterprise Association
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