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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1980
Page
6
The piece critiques urging uncommitted delegates at Iowa precinct caucuses to swing later, noting irony from abortion issue stances and from Edmund Brown Jr. It argues that early commitment risks misreading voter intent and could backfire as campaigns evolve, while noting past delegate patterns and potential influence at national conventions.
U.S. reporters portray Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini as a humane family man at home yet a calculating radical abroad. He aims to prompt U.S. military action to expand Iran's influence, leveraging a humane image to bolster credibility among Muslim nations.
The piece paints Edward Kennedy at his Palisades home near Washington, cautious after recent events. It notes his restrained public cadence, private optimism, and calls for debates, while criticizing Carter’s handling of major issues and endorsing stronger U.S. posture in the Middle East, Israel, Egypt, and China.
A parent laments persistent customer payment delays affecting her son’s paper route. After trying fixes and facing widespread excuses, she advocates moving all payments to the office to ensure steady income, noting the strain on recruitment and morale and the strain on the service.
Mrs Donald Carpenter of Marion backs President Carter for standing firm against Russia and Iran. She argues for tougher action, warns against appeasement, and asserts Americans must prioritize national welfare over dollars. She condemns dissenters and affirms Democratic loyalty.
ABC News Harris poll shows Carter with a 55 to 39 percent edge for the Democratic nomination among likely voters, down from 58 to 38 two weeks earlier, as Iran crisis fatigue grows. Kennedy leads on confidence in the White House and crisis handling, signaling a tighter race heading into Iowa.
In a Des Moines broadcast style caucus, six Republican candidates including John Anderson and others present strong performances. Reagan’s absence is noted as a missed opportunity. Anderson defends the embargo while others issue critical speeches. The piece praises the overall quality and predicts actual winners on January 21.
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