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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1979
Page
6
A Denver manger display in City Hall triggers constitutional concerns over the Establishment Clause. The piece argues government premises should not promote any religion, urges removal of holiday religious gestures, and stresses the need for strict separation to avoid aiding one faith over others.
Kennedy struggles to push the Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 1979 through the Senate Judiciary Committee as Thurmond threatens a filibuster. The White House argues Kennedy lacks leadership proven by his ouster as Senate majority whip, while Byrd requires visible votes to curb debate. The bill’s fate hinges on support from Carter allies, consumer groups, and possible Danforth compromise.
Senate staffers argue windfall profits tax would not raise revenues as much as hoped. They say U S refined products already sell at world prices. the entitlements program adds to domestic refiners profits, keeping costs aligned with world oil. The windfall is already captured by producers, not from decontrol.
A reader argues the Cedar Rapids Police Department has become more educated and professional, citing 1973 coverage of officers with degrees. The letter supports recognizing law enforcement progress and stresses internal leadership development due to Civil Service rules.
A reader argues officers must grow as administrators and disputes the hazard-based view of peace officers. The letter thanks Dan Walton for helping a hit-by-bus Labrador named Megan, who was taken to a vet after the driver fled. Megan is recovering, illustrating caring Cedar Rapids residents.
The piece critiques a Kennedy staffer’s remark about volunteers and questions Kennedy’s Iran stance. It urges honesty on beef supply and marketing, cites a 1973 beef import discussion, and asks where cattlemen’s marketing research stands to ensure beef access for 1982.
James J. Kilpatrick argues Congress stalls on energy legislation and urges returning to core principles. He cites Teheran and Caracas, calls for less government, free enterprise, and recognizing that cheap energy era is over, criticizing price controls. The piece critiques Carter’s program while stressing domestic development.
The piece criticizes the Department of Energy for pursuing criminal cases against Texaco and Sun Oil executives over wells, arguing juries would not convict. It links regulatory hurdles to stalled oil development, urges freeing capital to boost energy independence, and notes projected gasoline price rises with oil near $30 a barrel.
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