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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1977
Page
8
Reader letters argue Iowa should add a neutral split box to the income tax checkoff, allowing taxpayers to donate one dollar split evenly between Democrats and Republicans. They note low usage since 1974 and cite Gov. Ray's stance on boosting participation. The column compares federal practice and calls for reform.
Andrew Young, the first black U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, arrives in New York with a bold view of the UN charter and human rights. He faces a tense balance between backing Carter's ideals and navigating a council that tests his religious zeal and persuasive power. He stresses intelligence, self discipline, and cross cultural diplomacy over ideology and race.
The 1960s nutrition select committee on nutrition and human needs is disbanded after a Senate vote transferring research to the agriculture committee. McGovern laments the move while Stevenson and Carter back keeping the panel separate to reduce conflicts and boost efficiency.
A reader commends California Governor Edmund Brown Jr as the most populous state and top in agricultural production. The letter notes a Gazette report about gas reserves cited by President Carter and discusses insurance fraud concerns and a small water damage claim history.
A parent commends Kirkwood Center for caring for 23 children, balanced meals, and affordable rates. The writer urges student use, notes nonprofit status, and requests night hours if five children enroll, sharing personal child improvements and satisfaction with care. Contacts Pat Otis at 398 5667.
Neva H Grundy of 518 Sixteenth Street SE notes that American Scene or evening classes at Kirkwood could help solve babysitting difficulties for local families.
A reader complains the January tax piece misstates license fee deductions and political deduction amounts. The Gazette corrects that 1976 fees apply, tax credits for political contributions apply, and itemized deductions up to 100 dollars or 200 on joint returns may be taken.
A Kirkwood parent of a three year old at the city child care center urges fellow families to evaluate care quality and safety before enrolling. The call to action stresses firsthand observations of staff interaction, program structure, and learning environment to guide informed choices.
Carter dismisses Kirbo remarks as private citizen opinion while White House aides warn about Congressional backlash. Kirbo, influential adviser, told Washington Post Carter would appeal to Congress over heads, prompting scolding from aides and a plan to curb such talk. Carter shifts to de pomp the office and backs use of Mr President for insiders.
Thoughtful proverb from InterOcean Press Syndicate noting human habits of sleeping when not tired drinking when not thirsty fighting when not angry and eating while dieting as a humorous reflection on self control.
The Pentagon used public funds to entertain congress members and their staffs at private residences. Documents show John M. Maury sponsored taxpayer financed cocktails and dinners to foster government relations, totaling hundreds of dollars per event, with similar receptions and official dinners continuing as defense officials defend routine entertaining.
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