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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1980
Page
6
The piece imagines an FBI operation entangling at least eight congressmen in bribery and favors, with nine lawmakers meeting supposed Arab sheik representatives and all but one giving in to cash. It hints at a sensational news feast and even cartoonist commentary while invoking Mark Twain’s ghost.
A Gazette editorial laments a wave of political graft and cites an FBI sting as both a caution and misstep. It praises Sen Larry Pressler for rejecting illegal contributions and urges ethics committees to enforce tighter discipline amid scandals.
The piece weighs Textron payoffs and the Miller case amid SEC charges and a Senate probe. It notes Miller knew of wining and dining officials, cites Proxmire and Anderson calling for his resignation, and hints at possible perjury or obstruction if Miller misled on bribery concerns.
The article analyzes how Washington's mood has shifted after Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf tensions. It questions whether the Soviets will attack oil routes, examines Carter's warnings and Brzezinski's stance, and considers implications for defense budgets and political power ahead of elections.
A reader argues that Senator John Culver authored the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977, citing his 1977 hearings as the basis for the law and urging editorial credit during his reelection campaign. The letter emphasizes his role in advancing legislation to combat child pornography.
The author argues against labeling 1980 as the start of a new decade. They insist time begins with year one and that a decade comprises ten years, so a new decade only begins after ten years, at the end of 1980.
A reader commends the busing program and its courteous drivers helpers and office staff for door to door and wheelchair lift assistance. The writer notes the council on aging cooperation and praises the service as invaluable for handicapped citizens and those otherwise confined as shut ins.
A reader argues a Feb 3 Around the Town note on a car repair overcharge should have named the shop with its address to warn others. The writer urges a public apology and notifying the Federal Trade Commission and Iowa Auto Association, noting similar scams target travelers nationwide.
A young reader urges unity and warns of war as Carter reopens the draft. He argues Americans should not be drafted and stresses the importance of freedom and national unity amid Iran hostages and Soviet moves in Afghanistan.
The writer offers a tribute to Ford Clark whose Gazette columns were enjoyed by many. The note expresses sorrow at his absence and extends sympathy to his family.
A plea urges sending valentines to hostages in Tehran, expressing concern and solidarity. It lists an address at the American Embassy in Tehran and encourages flooding the embassy with messages of love.
The message urges national service in war or civilian roles and notes Iowa lawmakers oppose funding the draft. It argues citizens, including students, should help in armed forces, disaster cleanup, parks, or hospitals, and reflects on history with Hitler to stress duty.
A reader compliments the newspaper for thorough coverage of Eastern Iowa and statewide news. The writer says the publication is terrific and asserts healthy competition with Des Moines Register and Tribune.
The piece decries a growing all play and no work society citing welfare distortions and idleness. It urges focused effort, helping the truly helpless, and restoring a labor ethos with references to Paul Timothy and Romans to urge youth to honor parents and country.
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