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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1979
Page
8
The piece discusses Gov. Ray and Mrs. Ray on a WHO radio program addressing budget balancing and opposition to a constitutional convention. It notes constitutional questions about representation and scope, cites Article V, and points out Iowa lacks state guidelines for a convention if elected in 1980.
The State Government Committee approved a proposal to add a third checkoff box for unaffiliated taxpayers. Past data show low use of the two existing boxes for Democrats and Republicans, with participation rising in federal filings. If approved, 1980 filings may reveal increased checkoff activity.
Mark Russell humorously notes the prolonged Washington government stalemate after a blizzard, playing on farmers with tractors claiming Washington and demanding two senators. The Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece casts a satirical view on the national government’s absence and its consequences.
The piece argues Washington's hesitance toward China and Vietnam risks Moscow expanding Persian Gulf influence. It notes Saudi distrust over U.S. policy signals, cancelation of Prince Fahd's Washington visit, and Saudi preference for the longstanding U.S. alliance to safeguard oil flows amid Arab–Israeli and Iraqi tensions.
Roscoe Drummond outlines two views on President Carter to manage foreign policy amid Soviet influence. Critics call him indecisive and weak while he defends restraint, arguing the United States cannot shape events as Moscow presses for turmoil abroad.
In letters replying to February 20, a writer defends farmers who traveled to Washington to raise concerns. They credit farmers with exposing foreign investment and pressing policy changes, including beef sourcing in schools and stricter slaughterhouse regulations, urging openness to their contributions.
The writer notes Mexico imposes an embargo on beef to modernize plants. They question if protests by farmers are louder now since peaceful demonstrations yield little results. They criticize President Carter and his brother's influence on agricultural policy.
Alvin Toffler argues for reinventing the Constitution but critics say the document rests on timeless human nature. The Freemen Institute conducts seminars in 13 states including an upcoming session in Dubuque to teach original constitutional principles to officials and the public. For info call (319) 852-3609 or write P O Box 6 Provo Utah 84601.
A reflective veteran voices fatigue at recurring Vietnam era discourse repeating in news and political episodes, noting cycles from Vietnam to Watergate to Iran and Bert Lance, urging broader focus beyond war anniversaries.
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