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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1980
Page
8
The Gazette denounces Iran's demand for 24 billion dollars to free 52 hostages, calls it greed and shows contempt for Iran's governance. The editor backs White House refusal as correct, warns of prolonged captivity, and argues for restrained, lawful responses and international order.
The piece flags mixed signals around John Block as agriculture secretary choice, noting his lack of Washington experience, stance on food as a weapon, potential hunger program cuts, and a Minnesota land flip, prompting questions about consistency and readiness to lead policy.
After more than five years on Death Row for murders he denied, Jerry Banks of Henry County Georgia is acquitted as charges are dismissed by Judge Andrew Waylon Jr. The case exposed alleged evidence tampering and racial bias in Georgia's death penalty system, underscoring the human cost of a protracted legal struggle.
Washington editorial argues against dragging Watergate and Vietnam into Haig confirmation hearings. It touts Haig as hardworking intelligent and experienced, noting his NATO command and NSC service. The piece asserts his isolation from past crimes and urges Senate to confirm him.
The text critiques Dear Abby for using archaic verbs with eth endings and cites Margaret Lubbock on proper usage. It also discusses Milton Eisenhower’s report wording and argues that enormity here should mean vastness, not a grave offense, warning against stretching meanings.
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