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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1978
Page
8
Iowa House approval of the open meetings bill moves to the Senate where a real estate purchase provision is under review. The proposal revisits rules on public access and previously debated options to allow doors to close during sessions.
The Gazette argues that new wording should allow private discussions only when premature disclosure could reasonably raise prices. It contends that open talk does not inherently inflate costs and condemning power ensures fair market value. The piece suggests the revised rule aligns with practicality and openness.
A Czech Village Association coordinator rebukes a Ga zette letter calling the area a flop house. The writer defends Czech Village’s roots and revitalization efforts, urging care not to slur the neighborhood or its people. The missive condemns defamatory remarks and questions the editor’s judgment.
The Iowa Conservation Commission proposes doubling hunting and fishing fees in the state. A family with two teens would pay 51 dollars yearly for basic licenses, 111 dollars for deer, and 156 dollars for deer plus turkey. Officials claim increased funding, critics urge public action to oppose pricing families out of outdoor recreation.
Rhonda Bricker argues against displaying death scenes in news photos and calls for management to adopt stricter policies. She cites a Jan 11 Gazette image showing a truck, a flaming car, and a child’s body, urging more respectful coverage.
A visitor reports 20 residents in a front room where four residents and two visitors smoked. He notes 16 non-smokers endure secondhand smoke while paying $600 monthly for poor air, proposing designated smoking rooms or smoke-free policies in nursing homes and hospitals.
A Harris Survey finds 43 percent trust Israel over Egypt in disputes, 32 percent favor Sadat over Begin, and 54 percent want Israel to return all lands except those needed for security. Many Americans oppose an independent Palestinian state, while 49 percent see neither side as wholly right.
Congressional Quarterly reports Carter seeks to scrap the 5.6 billion food stamp program in favor of a single cash payment as part of welfare reform. The plan faces opposition from Ways and Means and Agriculture committees and raises long held farm bill and rural-urban political tensions. If approved, AFDC SSI and related aids would be replaced by a statewide or nationwide cash system.
Proponents argue cash-out is essential to welfare reform like Carter's plan and could save money by ending food stamps, though admin costs and potential expansion of overall expenses complicate the issue. Subcommittee Chair James Corman notes 14 cents of every dollar goes to administration and cites comparisons between $86 in stamps and $100 in cash. Critics say food stamps are demeaning and fear poor people will misuse cash, while Rep. William Clay argues for cash over a barter system and rejects stamps as contrary to capitalist principles.
The Gazette weighs the September food stamp overhaul, noting its elimination of the cash purchase requirement and adjusted eligibility. Supporters see expanded access for needy households while skeptics worry about reduced aid for those near in need. Results won’t be clear until 1980.
Opponents say the nation is not ready for full welfare reform and urge retaining food stamps with improvement. They warn a guaranteed income based on family size is unworkable for taxpayers while backers note food stamps react to the economy and aid strikers in many states. The debate cites a $4,200 annual benefit for a four member family and potential nutrition supplements.
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