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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
6
The article reflects on the Constitution’s amending process, noting proposals require majority Senate and House approval and ratification by 38 states. It discusses two thirdes of states calling a constitutional convention, past failed efforts, and current anti abortion motions promoting such a call, with cautious legislative reluctance.
A local reader argues against cable television, contending that costs rise for little gain and hurt poor and senior citizens. The writer calls for a no vote and urges Marion residents to consider who pays for service before Christmas Eve comments from a salesman note worker fatigue.
A letter protests Christmas day openness in retail and urges keeping the observance. It thanks volunteers who delivered meals to elderly and disabled, urges neighbors to check on isolated residents, and highlights loneliness in winter. It also defends former police chief LaPeters against alleged smear and calls for public focus on community matters.
An NBA incident ends with a $10,000 fine and two month suspension for Kermit Washington after a brutal attack on two Houston Rockets players. The piece questions whether criminal charges would ever follow and notes the arena as a protective sanctuary for athletes, prompting debate on accountability.
A study for the Institute of Medicine notes cancer remains feared by 58 percent of Americans but ranks fourth in total illness burden behind circulatory and respiratory diseases and the violence, accidents and poisonings category. It compares U S and England and Wales mortality, highlights health spending, and urges wiser resource allocation.
Washington analyst Roscoe Drummond argues that falling public support for President Carter does not lift the Republican Party. Voters prefer Democrats on handling inflation and unemployment, and favor balancing the budget while resisting service cuts. Next year’s elections will test party dynamics. TO: Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
Kirkwood Community College offers community education courses across its seven county area. The programs cover academic skill development personal craft and recreational interests. Taking a course as a group can combat loneliness and social alienation and expand horizons close to home.
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