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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1977
Page
6
February 8, 1977 edition presents opinion pieces and letters on local issues. Readers weigh in on civic matters affecting Rapids and surrounding communities with commentary from staff writers and contributors.
President adviser Charles Schultze weighs raising $50 per person tax rebates as inflation risks grow. Fed Chairman Arthur Burns warns against borrowing to fund rebates while Congress debates tweaking Carter's fiscal plan amid heating bills and layoffs.
Informational session set for Thursday February 10 at 7 p m in the Taylor school cafeteria Fifth avenue and Sixth street SW to answer questions on the budget now being prepared Aimed at residents of the southwest quadrant organizers promise more meetings if interest warrants The piece argues taxpayers should attend to avoid later complaints and notes a $13000 salary boost for congressmen tied to ethics pledges The article questions equity in city funding and council transparency.
A reader defends trucks against S Pisha's 1 380 critique and argues freight movement supports energy, economy, and daily needs. The letter urges cautious traffic planning, cites constitutional principles, and contrasts conservative history with current liberal labels.
House Budget Committee chair Robert N. Giaimo says there is broad consensus to expand President Carter’s public works funding from 1.8 to 3.5 billion this year to create more jobs than the stimulus plan. Public works are costly and slow to start, while public service jobs offer quicker targeted work and potential tax revenue gains.
Washington In a New York magazine contest about headlines for the year,William Safire argues President Carter uses a shrewd Carter touch to connect with voters. He cites taxi riding humility and restrained pomp at the White House as signs of political savvy balancing accessibility with power. The piece notes cautious moves on press relations and nepotism concerns, concluding the Carter touch remains deft overall.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 400 words and one per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited but should preserve issues and events over personalities. Anonymous letters are not published. include name, address, readable signature, and a telephone number for authentication.
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