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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
6
The piece warns that direct ballot measures can let a vocal minority impose its will on a larger population. It argues for safeguards such as requiring a true electorate majority or high approval thresholds to prevent the tail from wagging the dog and to preserve majority rule.
Cedar Falls accountant Marvin Diemer, soon a Iowa House member, has convinced the Iowa Department of Revenue to mail tax booklets only to taxpayers who request them. He estimates annual state savings of about 130000 dollars and envisions federal savings of around ten million dollars. Diemer notes the idea could ease postal workloads and plans to push it with federal authorities if the Iowa plan succeeds.
Washington report warns President Carter may lose control as tax revolt resurfaces with wage insurance proposals and Social Security tax hike suspensions. The piece notes Ways and Means plans and Senator Sam Nunn and Rep James Jones proposals, plus recession risks and White House skepticism.
The columnist argues that normalizing relations with the People's Republic of China serves U.S. interests despite Taiwan tensions. He cites Nixon Ford Kissinger and Eisenhower views, warns Moscow, and notes Taiwan remains denormalized as China asserts sovereignty. He cautions Beijing against coercive moves toward Taiwan.
Column discusses language in sports reporting by Theodore M. Bernstein. It cites a La Porte reader and a Purdue Iowa game quotation by Bob Cummings to explore whether the word was should be were in hypothetical or quotational context and whether reporters should correct obvious errors while maintaining objectivity.
Writers discuss grain use for human food versus nonhuman needs noting that most US corn goes to feed, export, and seed while about 7 percent becomes food products. The piece contrasts corn’s limited role as a staple with rice and other grains, and highlights international reliance on corn in some regions.
A reader questions grain terminology in nutrition debates and critiques U S policy toward China under Carter. The letter notes alleged misstatements about calories for livestock, cites lack of response to inquiries, and urges public reaction via The Gazette.
A letter to the editor denounces President Carter and officials Culver and Ray for recognizing Peking as the capital of China and abandoning Nationalist China, claiming the American people back a free faction and reject the administration’s stance.
A quotation attributed to Lewis E. Lawes stresses perseverance by urging patience before giving up on a person who has failed at a favored pursuit. The line frames resilience as a disciplined response to setbacks.
The Gazette invites readers to submit opinion letters under rules: 400 word limit, one letter per writer every 30 days, condensed and edited as needed, no anonymous submissions, include name address and readable handwritten signature for authentication, telephone number kept private, focus on issues and events rather than personalities, no poetry.
A commentary on popular music of 1978-79 noting that songs often have empty lyrics and a lifestyle focus, with media like TV radio and stereo spreading them. The piece argues many tunes seem appealing but lack meaningful content, reflecting midlife reactions to contemporary culture.
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