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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1975
Page
8
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Sunday January 12 1975 features opinion pieces on local affairs and national issues. Commentary reflects period perspectives with editorials addressing politics economy and community concerns.
The piece argues that Iowa Democrats, who have alternated power with Republicans since statehood, now hold the legislature and must deliver reforms to dispel an image of fiscal irresponsibility. It notes past shifts in 1932 and 1964, the impact of a $207 million surplus, and upcoming tests on tax reform energy policy land use and elder relief.
The piece notes Honolulu’s tourist density and bets Guam as a next grower in Micronesia. It urges kinder host behavior, fair pricing, reliable rentals, and honest billing to lure travelers, citing a San Juan hotel scene as a cautionary example. It warns that success hinges on seasoned hosts and genuine hospitality.
Washington column argues Kissinger's blunt talk on using military force over oil is consistent with a need for candor in policy. It contrasts Ford's rhetoric with Kissinger's stance, notes Arab interpretations, and questions congressional leverage and presidential war constraints.
A humorous LA Times Syndicate piece recalls a tournament horseshoe match where a cherished belief in killer instinct fails the narrator. He loses to a seemingly frail opponent whose performance belies his age and arthritis tale. The punch line reveals the truth behind the rival’s reliability.
A reader advocates keeping speed limits on two lane highways to save energy while questioning highway expansion and funding. Letters discuss Castro’s regime, human rights abuses, and U.S. policy toward Cuba, with calls to resist detente and defend liberty.
A reader shares perspective on ministerial counseling, describing two Nazarene pastors in Cedar Rapids and their families. She notes the pastors’ tireless service, daily pressures, and humility in giving praise to God for their work.
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