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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1979
Page
6
A Mississippi senator ridicules regulators while the Senate debates cost-benefit rules and a broad OSHA exemption. FTC and FDA proposals would require extensive labeling including ingredients and nutritional data, raising costs. The piece questions consumer demand for full disclosure and suggests agencies publish nutritional information via a joint leaflet.
An opinion piece defends Santa Claus against commercial critique. Bob Kochitzky testifies that Santa embodies giving and kindness, while noting Alternatives argue against materialism. The piece traces Santa’s roots to St. Nicholas and argues most families adapt myths to preserve tradition.
The writer argues a $10 a gallon gas price would halt the economy. Fleets, workers, and riders would struggle to afford commuting costs while the rich and oil industry insiders profit. They claim working people receive little, while millionaires blame them and propose a switch favoring the wealthy.
A December twilight city scene shows Big John Connally and Ted Kennedy as rival presidential hopefuls sharing a surreal ride in a gleaming carriage. They debate a distant Iranian ayatollah while facing public indifference and media glare, voiced in a satirical Boston accent. Olivia Fore, 2307 O Ave NW.
A column laments moves to ban Christmas references in public spaces and urges a return to faith. It contrasts religious heritage with secular pushback, invoking psalms and founding ideals while criticizing separation of church and state. The piece also includes satirical dialogue about politics and Christmas.
The writer argues for middle ground in equal rights and freedom of choice in holiday observances in schools. They stress that rights mean options and that enforcing one view would erode rights for all, urging tolerance and personal choice in holiday programs.
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