Cosell Critiques Sports Syndrome Amid Sadat Visit Debate
Cosell questions American priorities after stressing the need to rebalance Sports emphasis in society. He contrasts the Sadat Begin meeting with football and argues sport obsession harms values, urging viewers to reassess media and public focus while affirming sport has a place yet should not eclipse major issues.
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United States
David Hartman
ABC
Cosell
Harry Reasoner
Sadat
Israel
Begin
Reasoner
Ohio State
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Keith Jackson
Hartman
Public dissatisfaction fuels energy policy fight
A Harris Survey of 1,200 adults finds broad public disapproval of how the energy bill is being handled. Americans blame the Carter White House for poor sales of the program and misdirected focus on conservation over new energy sources, with heavy opposition to a potential gasoline tax.
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Carter
Harris
Carter White House
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Vigilance credited for Cedar Rapids crime drop
Assistant Police Chief James Barnes credits Cedar Rapids uniform division patrols for part of the drop in break ins and robberies. The piece notes weather may deter criminals but vigilant officers with a “sixth sense” deter crime, and mentions a history of vigilant policing in the city.
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James Barnes
Cedar Rapids
Racist dream of action in federal contracts
James J. Kilpatrick argues the Public Works Employment Act of 1977 imposes a 10 percent minority quota, forcing bids by race. He cites Kaiser Aluminum and Pennsylvania Third Circuit rulings, says the policy violates the Civil Rights Act and harms nonminority bidders. The piece condemns racial classifications as illusory remedies and warns of entrenched discrimination.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Allan Bakke
Fifth Circuit
Kaiser Aluminum Corp
Kaiser
Pennsylvania
Third Circuit
Littering Critique Prompts U.S. Pride and Civic Duty
A letter argues littering spoils America’s beauty and frames offenders as sneaks over two years old while urging worldly care for the country’s interests and pleasures. The writer laments common sense as an issue and calls for pride in the U.S.A.
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U.S.A
Editor notes on Cedar Rapids CPR heroism piece
A reader praises The Gazette article on Cedar Rapids heroism from Dec. 15 and commends staff writer Tom Alex for highlighting CPR training. The letter extends thanks to Kmart employees and all who helped, naming several readers and towns such as Cheshire Connecticut North Liberty and Solon.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Tom Alex
Test scores spark debate on Iowa basic skills data
A school board member challenges remarks on comparing 1976 and 1977 Iowa Test of Basic Skills scores with and without learning disabilities. The letter questions student deficits, calls for honesty, and warns against politicizing education while urging discussion on competency testing and college outcomes.
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Bostwick
Iowa
Remembering Alice Warren and Nurse Jan Clayworth
Our family mourns Alice Warren while praising the caring actions of those who tried to save her. Nurse Jan Clayworth, a Distinguished Service Award recipient, is honored for going beyond duty to serve others.
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Alice Warren
Jan Clayworth
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J. F. Hladkey
Editorial
J. F. Hladky, Jr
Art Heusinkveld
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Howard Cosell
Jackson
Buckeyes
David
Menahem
Louis Harris
Harris Survey
Mech
U.S. Senate
Washington
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
By James J. Kilpatrick
Commerce Department
Vermont
California
New York
Willy-Nilly
Washington Star Syndicate
Kmart
Mr. and
Mrs
Ken Maryk
Cheshire, Conn
Roman Zach Swisher
Mrs. Liness
Littrell North Liberty
Bill Klein Solon
College Community School District
Board of Education
DN Nel
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