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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1974
Page
7
Editorial page from The Code Rapids Gnzette dated Monday January 21 1974 presents opinion pieces on local politics social issues and community matters. The section features commentary by staff writers and readers letters reflecting civic concerns and public discourse.
Iowa shows little public demand for new Amtrak routes beyond its Burlington to Council Bluffs line. State officials note sparse inquiries, emphasize readiness to discuss capacity, and expect Governor Ray to highlight expanded Amtrak in his address.
Harris Survey of 1,460 households from Jan 7 to 10 shows 48 percent say Nixon should be impeached if Sirica finds negligence with the Watergate tapes. Majorities doubt Nixon’s denials over missing 18 minutes and erasures by Woods.
Since May 1967 percent doubting Nixon's knowledge of the Watergate tapes rises as credibility erodes despite denials. A Sirica ruling on negligence in handling the tapes could trigger impeachment, making the tapes central to the president's tenure.
Russell Baker rewrites an unfair column about the American insurance industry. A New York Times Service piece depicts a dinner with Aunt Fern’s roof repair, slow seepage exclusions, and a family negotiating costs with policy implications while praising their agent for helping Georgie learn the 9 times table.
Dean Hite denounces AFL-CIO members as taxpayers supporting politicians while condemning Nixon's work ethics speech and wage freezes. He questions local labor coverage and suggests readers, especially workers, should write in to explain labor issues. Editor notes dismiss other reasons.
A letter from Gerald E. McCune criticizes Linn County plans to replace two curves on old highway 218 near Draport Inn with square corners and stop signs. He warns of long construction delays and wasted funds on repaving, urging residents to contact supervisors and the county engineer to keep the road as is. He also proposes a centralized government control idea to aid small businesses.
On Jan 14 Sen Tom Riley released a questionnaire in The Gazette titled What Do You Think This gave readers a chance to share opinions on public matters and local concerns through the survey.
A New York Times survey shows college enrollments rising in premed prelaw business nursing agriculture and sciences while courses in dialectics politics and social causes decline. At Stanford psychology and biology top history and political science, and Boston University students pursue radical critique less, citing financial insecurity and rising costs. State legislatures urge funds for job ready studies as colleges prune non practical offerings.
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