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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1978
Page
6
The FTC secures STP Corp a 500000 dollar penalty and 200000 dollars for corrective ads, prompting worry that government compelled print space could threaten First Amendment rights. Critics warn forced ad printing would erode a free press and set dangerous precedent for publishers.
A Gallup Youth Survey suggests 49 percent approve of living together before marriage while 45 percent oppose. The piece notes youths favor-building a life together yet dismiss the swinging singles lifestyle, and references George Eliot on joining for life to weigh future risks and benefits.
The Harris Survey finds 51 percent back the Equal Rights Amendment, down from 56 percent in March, with 35 states having ratified it. Illinois looms large in the final push, while the South shows weaker support. Age and political philosophy shape view, with liberals strongest and conservatives split. Opponents and supporters both sharpen arguments as campaigns intensify nationwide.
White House counsel Robert Lipshutz faces defusing a sharply critical FEC audit of Carter's 1975 76 campaign financing. The report could trigger public exposure of financial transgressions with up to 150000 in public funds potentially needing repayment.
FEC auditors flag vague disbursements in Carter campaigns totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ministers in San Francisco area received 1000 each in street money while other funds labeled advances travel and material other lack clear documentation. Robert Young tied reports show undisclosed airline trips and debts.
A Cedar Rapids letter warns of a deep ditch near the Barlow store on Edgewood Road NW along Highway 30. The writer notes a weak fence and the danger to drivers, urging city officials to take action amid calls for more police and public safety funding.
A note thanks the Cedar Rapids Fire Department for a timely response on January 30 at about 9 30 p.m. Gratitude is extended to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army and to neighbors including the Don Petersen family Mrs George Miller and the Arthur and Blake Garske families for their support and concern.
A reader questions why a school with experts fails at simple tasks. An amateur notes TV Channel 6 receives signals 82 to 88 MHz while Kirkwood's FM station allegedly broadcasts at 88.3 MHz, a problem tied to equipment sold. Gary Brinton Route 1 Cedar Rapids.
A reader cites poor road conditions and pervasive Channel 6 FM reception in Cedar Rapids tied to Kirkwood University equipment from UNI. The letter criticizes local driving behavior and cites 13 000 residents voting against improvements in a past city election while suggesting newcomers will understand the situation.
The writer ponders why some people neglect to shovel sidewalks and warns that hidden ice under snow poses fracture risks. They suggest hiring help if needed and argue that prompt clearing is cheaper than medical costs from injuries.
A Gazette editorial from February 6 challenges the ERA as passed by the Iowa House claiming it contains an "out-and-out untruth" that all men and women are naturally free and equal. It notes the 1857 constitution already says all men are free and equal and questions why adding women changes that principle.
The Gazette outlines reader letters with a 400 word limit per piece and one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited for clarity but cannot change meaning and must include the writer’s name address readable signature and telephone number off print. Anonymous letters are not published.
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