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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
6
The public protests a 24 percent pay increase for Congress rising to 57 500 from 44 600 a year that auto took effect Feb 19 via a presidential commission. Critics call the backdoor method contemptible and urge annual smaller raises with open votes and future reform.
An argument that the metric system will eventually become America's standard though it may threaten language with longer terms. The piece playfully suggests slang adaptations like cem kim mim kig and taunts the idea of replacing familiar one syllable words with two or more. It ends with a pun about leading a mouth to metrics.
Washington’s new president challenges the establishment with unorthodox moves including a letter to Sakharov. Brzezinski explains the letter was deliberate and private, aiming to push human rights, while diplomacy continues on arms control. Carter’s approach signals a nontraditional, principled method in foreign policy.
Letters describe persistent evictions and unfair rules faced by mobile home owners who invested about 230000. They seek protection against retaliation for complaining and joining HOMH. Iowa law currently allows eviction with 30 days notice and no stated reason. HOMH seeks local reforms now.
The memo urges mobile home owners statewide to contact state representatives about court problems and form a statewide HOMH network. It states HOMH is not radical and seeks basic rights including stable rules and non discriminatory guest policies.
A proposed program would lend up to 10000 to each eligible worker to start a business or renovate, 20000 for a couple to buy a home, and 10000 for an adult to pursue education. Loans backed by insurance with retirement repayment via higher FICA deductions, subject to board approval.
The writer critiques The Gazette editorial February 15 arguing that religion is broader than simple belief and that evolution has a religious dimension. It notes science distinctions between empirical and non empirical fields and questions calling evolution purely scientific. It endorses school choice vouchers to reflect diverse world views.
A reader describes energy saving steps like lowering the thermostat from 70 to 62 and using cold water for washing. They note a $1.23 bill reduction but an increased cost adjustment rate and urge IA-IL Gas and Electric to offer incentives instead of rate hikes.
Washington Star analyzes how presidential public financing frees Carter but leaves Congress tethered to special interests. It highlights Common Cause data showing $22.6 million in 1977 contributions to House and Senate candidates, the push for public financing, and the risk that money's grip will grow as incumbents depend on large donations.
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