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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1979
Page
6
New detailed estimates put Penick and Ford office remodeling at 440460 dollars, nearly 100000 more than earlier guesses. Board pins ceiling at 350000, with voters previously approving 1100000 for the project amid Cedar Rapids opposition for Coliseum space.
The piece argues reforms are needed to save the Social Security system from potential bankruptcy. It lists options such as ending the lump sum burial benefit raising payroll deductions and shifting to general tax revenues while noting equity issues like civil service exemptions and women’s unpaid labor. It also discusses raising the eligibility age taxing benefits and including investment income. Iran's instability is mentioned regarding reformers.
A reader argues the leap day belongs in summer and lists five seasons including How Much Longer Can We Survive in This. Another letter thanks Cedar Rapids Fire and Police for rapid response to a January fire on Fifth Avenue SE and commends teamwork and traffic control amid multiple neighborhood fires.
Belle Plaine reader argues that economic groups use news coverage to push price hikes and panic buying. Letter criticizes press for amplifying inflationary claims and calls for a vocal silent majority to counter perceived bias and anti-police narratives.
The Gazette invites reader opinions within a 400 word limit and requires one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited and must not be anonymous. Include name, address, readable signature, and telephone number for authentication. poetry is not published.
A short philosophical note suggests that several situations are better managed by restraint. The author argues that interference can complicate outcomes and that calm, minimal action often yields better results.
Norman Cousins argues the United States must acknowledge its early role in driving Sihanouk from power and invading Cambodia. He warns that ignoring this history weakens moral standing, invites future Vietnam-like conflicts, and emphasizes prosecuting those responsible while exposing facts.
The Gazette editorial notes Romania and Poland show signs of independent thinking within the Warsaw Pact. Romania questions Cambodia and defense spending while Poland faces domestic shortages with Church backing protests. A gradual unraveling of Soviet control is possible, with China as a larger potential foe.
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