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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1980
Page
6
Agriculture Secretary Bergland argues 400 million additional bushels must enter the reserve to broaden farm program benefits even as no land was removed in 1979. He warns the 1 billion bushel target may lag and urges amending the law to aid more farmers, noting the Soviets would likely purchase much of that amount.
The Gazette editorial argues President Carter should end the grain embargo or extend price supports to all American farmers. It notes only 18 percent of Iowa producers met 1979 set aside requirements, leaving most farmers unprotected as prices fall. It urges temporary reserve benefits for all farmers and possible emergency aid.
The AFL CIO under Meany’s legacy welcomes the Federation of Professional Athletes as its 105th affiliate. About 1,900 players gain bargaining power and benefits, while labor’s overall decline is offset by this marketable addition, though critics question mutual value.
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone argues Moscow seeks influence near the Persian Gulf to safeguard oil exports crucial to its economy. He notes 1980s production targets, CIA projections, and the Afghan invasion as moves toward a strategic foothold, stressing fuel dependence and regional stability.
The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations links 1978 Prop 13 to a nationwide push for tax cuts. California faces a June 3 vote to halve personal income tax, threatening a $5 billion treasury loss. State budgets tighten as deficits grow, with politics shaping redistricting after the 1980 census.
A reader laments the rise of anti Christ sentiment and multicultural shifts threatening Christian heritage. They call for daily religious teaching at home and school, warn of TV influence on youth, and link immoral behavior to punishment in life choices.
Letter argues the United States must end aid to the Soviet Union and reverse policy to resist communism. It cites Russia’s expansion since World War II, urges stronger actions, and questions SALT II and Olympic participation as leverage. The writer warns of catastrophic consequences if America remains passive.
By Mark Russell, Iowa voters hear promises to toughen stance against the grain embargo. New car models and a Reagan Recluse photo appear in Des Moines as advocates urge sacrifice while opponents emphasize industry resilience.
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