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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1976
Page
8
Editorial page in the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Sunday January 18 1976 presents opinions on local issues national politics and cultural topics. It reflects the newspaper’s periodic critique and commentary typical of a mid 1970s city publication.
Governor Ray presented a concise agenda to the 1976 Iowa legislature, drawing mixed reactions. He proposed a two year cap on local property taxes with an growth factor while a citizens task force studies tax structure equity. Many lawmakers saw overlap with existing items, noting 31 of 38 priorities are already in circulation and six items align with the Democratic majority. If lawmakers focus on overlapping goals after the caucuses, they could advance shared priorities and reduce new work.
A political column raises questions about Jimmy Carter's true stance on abortion amid Iowa caucus dynamics. Reported remarks suggest he could favor a constitutional amendment under certain conditions, conflicting with earlier depictions of support for private choice. The piece notes potential impact on credibility if his position remains unclear.
Sioux City report shows Sen Birch Bayh gaining undercover left wing support while Alan Baron McGovern adviser helps Bayh in New York and Iowa. Muskie hopes for revival after Muskie chosen as SOTU spokesman strains with Humphrey Mansfield alliance amid brokered convention uncertainty.
Washington faces a restless year as Ford's aides and cabinet members drift away and many lawmakers retire or consider stepping back. The piece notes resignations and near resignations across the administration, a looming shift on Capitol Hill, and a sense of disintegration as Ford grapples with primary focus versus national leadership.
A Washington Star Syndicate essay argues that nuclear-age ethics stretch to justify assassinating tyrants who wield nuclear threats. It weighs Castro and Amin as cases, contrasts war and targeted killings, and questions whether a sniper could avert nuclear disaster without broad, dangerous consequences.
A reader voices concern over expanded child care and family services, urging citizens to lobby Congress on HR 2966. He argues funds would support professional in-home services to preserve families, warns of rising costs, and criticizes federal overreach and endless agencies. He cites HACAP rights sign and landlord tenant tensions at Linn County social services.
A reader questions official claims of a severe energy shortage. They doubt the crisis narrative and suggest officials are guiding cuts to reserve fuel for the future, calling for a trusted researcher to reveal the real situation.
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