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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1980
Page
6
The Gazette rebuts claims that Cedar Rapids voters rejected library bonds, noting four prior bond votes with majorities of 54 to 56 percent approving. It argues the 60 percent legal hurdle caused failures, highlights strong past endorsements, and cites a $2 million gift from the Hall Foundation aiding revival of the project.
The Carter administration signed a law enabling a U.S. grain reserve of up to four million metric tons to address shortages overseas. Proponents led by Hubert Humphrey say it could combat hunger and support global development, while critics worry about market manipulation and economic impact.
In Foreign Affairs Prof. Robert W. Tucker argues for cautious realism in American power. He urges focusing on core security needs, notably building Western power in the Persian Gulf, and warns against globalist crusades or aggressive alliances with China.
A Gazette reader argues against a proposed library on Second Street and critiques flood plain rules that block breezeways and other structures. The letter links water flow concerns to municipal decisions and urges voting no on the library project and seeking cheaper sites. It also reflects on Lennon and Kennedy deaths and broad calls for gun control and kindness.
A CIA study finds the Soviet Communist Party maintains strict control over the armed forces through uniformed political officers and party membership exceeding 90 percent among service members. It notes the Political Directorate, led by Gen. Aleksei A. Yepishev, enforces indoctrination and reliability while one man command remains the operating principle despite dual control questions.
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