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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1979
Page
6
Secretary Califano touts the national run away father tracking system as states recovered over 1.05 billion dollars in fiscal year 1978 with a 3 to 1 return on cost. Iowa led with 10.7 million and a five to one ratio, while 15 percent of collections go to counties, 37 percent to the federal government, and 48 percent to states.
The piece argues Israel may lose Iranian crude as strikes cut Iran's output and Arab nations threaten to blacklist customers. With higher spot prices and limited options, Israel could seek U.S. help or even Egypt for oil, risking broader regional backlash and becoming a universal pariah.
Opinion that Americans are adept DIY at home but retreat from local government, joining only when taxes rise or after pay decreases. InterOcean Press Syndicate.
An Os Angeles Times Syndicate column critiques a radio editor and fans who equate John Wayne with American spirit. It argues that glorifying shooting first erodes respect for life and justice, citing sports and media examples, including Woody Hayes and TV violence, to condemn a culture of thrill seeking.
A reader argues for understanding farmers by examining living costs housing needs and taxation. Farmers often buy bigger homes to stay close to fields while aging homes require renewal. Costs rise due to fewer farmers higher living expenses and flat grain prices. rent taxes and road taxes complicate licensing.
A political clash over raising Wyoming's speed limit to 65 mph prompts concerns about highway funding and gasoline supply across states. Critics warn higher limits could worsen fuel waste while supporters cite potential mobility gains and regional economic effects.
Officials say 55 mph saves fuel with 9 million gallons saved daily and over 3 billion yearly, plus 31,000 lives could be saved in the next decade. The Wyoming Legislature debates raising the limit, while gasoline reserves shrink, prompting a sharp editorial framing.
Readers discuss USDA school lunches and meat replacements with peas beans and eggs. They urge letters to Margaret Glavin to oppose changes. The exchange covers farming burdens roadblocks taxes and congressional spending with references to Reader's Digest and U.S. News & World Report.
The article salutes five Democratic members who supported the balance the budget measure amid party opposition, urging Eastern Iowa taxpayers to be proud of their courageous stand by elected representatives.
A letter argues against mandatory helmets and cites safer riding, warns laws won t reduce crashes, and calls for driver education and public awareness. The author claims bikers are safer drivers and urges equal rights while criticizing car culture and road risks.
The writer argues President Carter seeks a New Foundation but lacks a clear plan citing faith and dogma as destructive. They urge replacing blind belief with reason and advocate Objectivism as a foundation based on evidence, analysis, and individualistic capitalism.
The ancient playwright Aristophanes ridicules a popular politician by criticizing public speaking, coarse manners, and arrogant conduct. The text reflects satire on leadership and social reputation within Athenian politics.
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