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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1980
Page
6
President Carter pledges more active backing for the Equal Rights Amendment after relying on First Lady Betty Ford for advocacy. He notes 24% of states remain needed for ratification amid potential litigation over Idaho’s rescission and the stance of Mississippi, Nebraska, and Tennessee.
Former Iowa senator William Plymar promoted warning signs for liquor venues in Utah in 1977. The signs warned that consumption may be hazardous to health and others. The federal push led to S. 440 guidance on labels and a February 1977 Senate vote, with Carter signing into law January 2.
The dollar’s decline prompts talk that OPEC may price oil exports by a basket of currencies rather than the dollar. The idea follows reports of a Skokie savings and loan selling Susan B Anthony coins for 50 cents each.
James J. Kilpatrick argues that U S policy mishandled Jonas Savimbi and UNITA after Angola’s 1975 independence He criticizes Congress for curbing executive action and warns that the Wests decline stems from a paralysis of will He urges decisive, forceful policy to deter Soviet influence and questions Americas resolve toward anti communist allies
The report notes a global shift in car production with U S share dropping from over 75 percent in 1950 to under 30 percent by 1970 and 1978 imports rising to about 25 percent of U S sales. Chrysler Ford GM incur multibillion losses. 140000 layoffs predicted. 1.75 million cars unsold.
A letter argues that rate hikes exceed justified costs and reflect capital expenses and management errors. The writer claims an 8 percent announced increase rose to 25 percent and has not fallen, blaming maintenance and corporate profits rather than consumer use. The author urges Iowa Commerce Commission to limit costs tied to interest and dividends and protect households from ongoing rises.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues bigger power utilities cost consumers more and urges lobbying the Iowa Commerce Commission. The letter critiques Olympic facility plans, praises Cedar Rapids productivity, and urges accessible sports infrastructure while condemning cheating on handicapped parking and sharing personal health hardships.
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