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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1978
Page
6
The piece argues against CIA reliance on foreign journalists revealing that such tactics undermine press freedom and risk harm to American reporters abroad. It warns of government control of news and calls for adherence to the First Amendment rather than covert operations.
Analysis notes three embarrassments during President Carter's trip to Poland including an ineffective U.S. interpreter and off the cuff remarks about the Indian prime minister and Palestinian refugees. Experts deem mistranslations least harmful but warn the episode could scar the US image abroad.
The column reports how President Carter’s loose talk on Middle East policy drew private concern from a Democrat and sparked pressure over his stance on Palestinians, Jordanian control, and Israeli settlements. It contrasts his spontaneity with Nixon’s careful formulations and notes Sadat’s reaction to Carter’s remarks. Field Newspaper Syndicate.
A resident complains that Cedar Rapids winter snow policy leaves alleys uncleared forcing paid helpers to clear paths to work. Plows later create 2 to 3 foot snow ridges at alley ends, negating efforts. Compares with Minneapolis plowing efficiency despite larger population and heavier snowfall.
A reader lauds Marion merchants for closing on December 26 and January 2, calls the town's spirit commendable, and urges Social Security viewed as humanitarian and not a political football. The piece challenges fear tactics about the program, argues its value versus taxes and costs, and cites a hypothetical worker’s retirement benefit since 1937.
Norman Cousins critiques TV newsroom conduct during a year end interview with President Carter. He condemns inquisitorial questions by Barbara Walters and others while praising Carter for maintaining composure. He warns the press to balance accountability with basic decency and urges journalists to avoid manipulative, when-did-you-stop-beating-your-wife style queries.
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