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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
4
President Carter proposes an executive management service of 9000 top policymakers chosen for merit rather than seniority. Tenure would hinge on performance and firing would bypass usual Civil Service protections. Supporters praise efficiency. unions and some lawmakers fear partisan stacking and scope limits.
A year end reflection notes cautious gains toward peace in the Middle East and broader world. It highlights Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin’s Ismailia talks, Carter’s human rights emphasis, and a shift from domination to compromise across nations.
Gazette editorialist notes health cultists led by PREEN argue Santa is too fat and harmful as a model of restraint while traditionalists say his bulk aids his globe spanning route. The piece traces Saint Nicholas images from medieval thinness to Irving style portliness and links marriage to Santa’s expanding girth.
Activists mock a crash diet for Kris Kringle citing Santa’s irregular schedule as a heart risk. OSHA is petitioned over burden on eight reindeer while campaigners praise a dapper, healthier Santa. Quotes on self control and appetite accompany the piece.
A reflection on the mythic Santa as overweight by design yet unaffected by mortal weight rules. It cites Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 Visit and 1970s weight data, plus Robert Morley’s defense of corpulence, noting social biases in body size across professions and eras.
A satirical rundown clips weekly trends from Jimmy Carter jokes, noting his shift from Gusto beer to Billy's beer and how history may remember him as Billy's brother. The quips touch on domestic buys, the Klan rumpus, a tall black cop gag, Middle East leaders dinner, and a Tulsa dog speeding ticket.
A reader defends the film and novel Dr Zhivago arguing it shows a comprehensive study of the Russian Revolution with no nude scenes or swearing. The letter counters critics who claim junior high students should not view it and notes broader TV content is more explicit.
The Gazette defends a robust Saint Nick against diet gurus and fitness zealots who seek to shrink him. Loved by many, Santa remains a symbol of Christmas joy, undented by calls to thinness or tasteless dieting. The piece mocks anti fat rhetoric and upholds Claus’s enduring strength and holiday spirit.
A reader admires The Gazette for a feature on a car delivery delay of 42 days out of 105 and recalls his own months of frustration waiting for service. He notes submitting polls and requests for Chrysler reps with no response and stresses the need for media scrutiny to push dealerships and manufacturers to listen to concerned customers.
A reader laments distrust in American car quality and leadership, urging national self-scrutiny before criticizing others. The note questions big business influence, calls for accountability, and ends with a 1978 motto promoting higher standards and responsible citizenship.
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