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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1978
Page
6
John Robertson serves as managing editor of the editorial page, guiding opinion columns and page layout. The note highlights his leadership role and focus on thoughtful analysis and clear local commentary.
In a 26 22 reversal the Iowa Senate kept status offenders like truants and runaways under juvenile court jurisdiction while avoiding harsher detention. Sen. Gene Glenn urged court control to stave off prostitution rings and drug trafficking, arguing courts need not mean incarceration. Proposals urge upgrading understaffed juvenile courts and expanding non detention options such as group homes with more staff and funding.
William Safire cites a clash of values in Manhattan as the Ridgefield Hotel faces closure under a state anti prostitution ruling while Ed Koch pledges gay rights. He lampoons a new Straights' Rights Movement and questions legal battles, Mann Act repeal, and urban politics.
Tom F. Neenan argues against litter taxes and favors beverage container deposits as effective litter reduction. He notes deposits incentivize return and cites Linn County Conservation Board. The Dyersville Jaycees thank supporters for the third annual Mini Tractor Pull held January 14 and praise cooperation received.
On call linemen at Iowa Electric endure long shifts and holidays with emergency duties leaving families apart. A Laetrile hearing in Iowa drew criticism for incomplete coverage by Des Moines papers and a push for full testimony by Dr. Harold Manner.
The city plans six new tennis courts at Noelridge Park with a federal grant of 46 015 announced by Congressman Blouin to Parks Commissioner Rennis. Critics urge a city wide plan and unified supervision by either the Recreation Commission or Parks Department to maximize court use and oversight.
Terrorist activity shows a shift as crackdowns widen across nations. While Italy and the United States see increased violence, government actions grow, with air hijackings rising globally and kidnappings and bombings expanding. Sanctions and stronger anti terrorism measures are debated in the Senate amid gratitude for international pressure.
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