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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1975
Page
24
Governor and opponents debate the trend toward a professional legislature as Iowa operates annually. While reform signals exist, salaries and per diem payments for legislators persist, with calls to curb between-session pay and tackle key issues earlier to preserve citizen-legislator status.
City relies on drivers and early dispatch still occurs for major storms. Public Improvements Commissioner Lips notes limited deposits of snow while crews manage arterial streets. Despite money pinch, Cedar Rapids workers logged a full night shift and performed admirably amid drifting snow and strong winds. Local radio praised Cedar Rapids plowing vs Waterloo timing.
A US Geological Survey report warns future crises in mineral supplies may emerge if domestic sources are not expanded. Zinc and chromium figures show reliance on imports, with limited reserves and high costs. experts say mineral supply risks could soon rival energy concerns, prompting calls for massive research investment.
William Safire criticizes the Senate for abusing power on three fronts. He denounces televised hearings pressuring witnesses who invoke the Fifth Amendment, claims the body uses publicity to smear defendants, and argues against silencing the minority via rules relaxing filibuster thresholds.
Marjean LeMar of Hawthorne Hills writes to defend residents' efforts to work and live on federal housing aid. She notes she no longer receives welfare or food stamps, explains rent is based on income, and argues the community includes working families amid stigma from letters accusing welfare abuse.
A reader questions whether gas stations dispense a true gallon for money amid the energy crisis. They note no posted gallonage checks and ask who pays for potential shrinkage while sharing a personal test showing only one station met the expected gallonage.
An letters page mix of a local business dispute over the Roosevelt hotel closure blaming unions, a Grinnell high school class of 1930 reunion note, and a political column criticizing Senate power dynamics. The editor notes profit motives and labor contracts, seeks a missing classmate, and discusses how Senatorial influence shapes cabinet appointments and presidential power.
New York analysis argues shifts in college purpose over decades. From 1950s ticket to good jobs to 1970s role as labor market buffer, graduate study and extended education rise as unemployment concerns grow. Economic projections suggest ongoing need for higher credentials to secure scarce good life jobs.
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