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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1974
Page
6
Sunday editorial page dated December 29, 1974 offers opinion pieces on local and national issues. The section reflects the era’s journalistic voice with editorials commenting on politics economy and social topics while highlighting community concerns and civic engagement.
The piece argues against domestic spying by the CIA and warns that overzealous probes threaten civil liberties. It urges better FBI CIA coordination, press oversight, and cautions that detente can be undermined by aggressive intelligence actions within the United States.
The TV movie The Missiles of October omits Lyndon B. Johnson from the Cuban missile crisis narrative, despite Johnson's role as vice-president and later as president. Critics note historical inaccuracies, citing Elie Abel and Booth Mooney, while suggesting Johnson influenced crisis planning and OAS diplomacy. Johnson’s absence fuels debate over Kennedy's trust and leadership during the crisis.
Economists favor stimulus over inflation combat to lift the economy from recession. Ten top economists and major industry figures push for a $20 to $25 billion tax cut style stimulus to revive jobs, while inflation fears linger and unemployment may rise into next year.
A letter to the editor argues that salting intersections causes thousands in vehicle damage and fails to improve safety on light snow. It calls for alternative deicing methods and notes reluctance to deploy snow plows for light snow, suggesting residents would accept higher costs for better solutions.
A foster mother counters adoption critiques, urging focus on mother and child welfare. The letter links adoption views to broader issues including strip mining, auto safety costs, and balancing short term gains with long term environmental and economic health, advocating sensible policies and conservation for the planet.
Washington reports Alexander Butterfield, famed for revealing the White House taping system, is removed as head of the Federal Aviation Administration amid a White House led purge of Nixon appointees. Brinegar’s impending resignation tied to Ford’s overhaul. reasons cite Watergate fallout and safety criticism after a December crash.
Roscoe Drummond argues that both sides must bend to avoid catastrophe. He cites U.S. support for Israel, Palestinian rights, and the need for negotiations. He urges detaching the West Bank under international auspices temporarily and seeking reconciliation to prevent further wars and ensure Israel’s survival.
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