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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1979
Page
4
The Presidential Commission on World Hunger says one fourth of humanity suffers chronic under nutrition and hunger grows despite good harvests. It urges increasing U.S. aid to 0.7 percent of GNP and boosting production know-how, but warns relief must also curb population growth to truly curb hunger and maintain international order.
The Cedar Rapids public schools de emphasize religious content in holiday observances drawing mixed reaction. Administrators report no directives yet while staff respect all faiths, with a broad base policy idea to be reviewed by the board after input from parents and public input. The row underscores need for due process before policy execution.
Mark Russell notes Teddy Kennedy’s campaign started strong under Carter’s plan but faltered after he announced for president. Critics say he relies on his name and fails to show distinct leadership. He also faces public annoyance at his criticism of the shah of San Antonio, referred to as Tex.
In a New York Times analysis, the author argues the Iran hostage crisis proves a rapid deployment force cannot solve nonmilitary crises. Military action would threaten Western oil interests and inflame anti American sentiment, while politics and economics drive the crisis more than force. A sustained diplomatic approach is urged over a global SWAT style intervention.
Roscoe Drummond recounts a financial misfit’s humiliation when a credit computer rejects him for lack of a credit rating despite debt-free status. He notes the era of plastic and delayed payments favors borrowers over savers and urges sympathy and possible allies.
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone argues against erasing J Edgar Hoover’s name from the FBI headquarters. He portrays Hoover as a harsh, powerful figure who shaped the bureau, acknowledges past abuses, and warns against erasing history as a safeguard for liberty. He cites Presidents from FDR to Nixon as enabling abuses and urges recognition of both good and bad in the era.
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