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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
6
Ford urges quick path via simple congressional majorities while Carter backs a Puerto Rico referendum. The piece weighs federal aid gains against language shifts, noting English replacement and cultural resistance could derail statehood.
The piece discusses potential changes to the food stamp program under Bergland and Carter, arguing current Ford cuts are flawed. It suggests shifting administration to HEW, raising income-based eligibility, and removing stamps for strikers and students with wealthy parents, while noting congressional resistance.
A Case Western Reserve survey of Cuyahoga County Ohio finds only 13 percent of workers use public transit despite a well run system and low fares. Two thirds would need drastic changes to abandon private cars, underscoring persistent car dominance in major metros.
The Los Angeles Times reviews how Korean lobbyists allegedly bribed U.S. lawmakers, noting 50 plus congressmen cultivated by Koreans and 60 of 241 votes aligning with Korean aims. It questions whether those taking foreign favors should remain in Congress and calls for a ethics investigation.
In a letter to the editor, a veteran urges President Carter to prioritize Vietnam veterans who stayed by enforcing fair unemployment remedies, expanding VA hospital funding to recruit staff, and addressing PTSD and reintegration challenges. The writer condemns stereotypes in media depictions and advocates aid for those who served.
Letter cites historic five year plan delaying Cedar Rapids street expansions and an 1965 Thirty-fourth street extension proposal. Writer laments budget strains and praises discipline in schools, arguing civil liberties threaten formal education and urging teachers regain authority to instill principled youth.
The letter to the editor argues the Carter cabinet resembles Nixon's picks and praises Nixon era governance. It credits the era with high production and low war involvement while noting farmers held money and Democrats critique the economy.
A Cedar Rapids native recalls 18 years in the public schools shaping the educational foundation that led to study at the University of Oklahoma.
Washington pundits say only five cabinet roles matter, led by state, treasury, defense, attorney general, and budget director, with CIA director also pivotal. Skepticism grows about Michael Blumenthal and Theodore Sorensen, while Joe Calcagno tipped for HEW leadership amid mixed merit signals.
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