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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1977
Page
6
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids paper previews planned columns and features for Friday January 28 1977. It lists contributors and topics expected to run, setting tone for the weekend edition.
The piece argues that heavy indebtedness from credit cards reflects a broader US economy driven by rising prices and slow income growth. It notes limited benefit from past bailouts and warnings from advisers, as well as two federal moves that may deepen debt while urging better borrower education and responsible spending.
A pro firearms lobby challenges tax exemption for the National Coalition to Ban Handguns run under the United Methodist Church. The dispute centers on whether lobbying and propaganda qualify as prohibited activities for a tax exempt group. The piece notes Buckley’s engaging stance with pro weapon forces and argues for tighter handgun restrictions to reduce firearm deaths.
A New York Times Syndicate column discusses correct usage of drunken versus drunk and the false passive, noting editors’ preference for drunken before nouns and drunk predicatively after verbs. It includes examples from historical usage and cites Ambrose Bierce on language.
In last Friday’s Gazette a letter praised Killian’s Third Avenue store displays for clever craftsmanship and imaginative merchandising. The writer defends the shop against negative talk, commending its keeping with the times approach and noting the positive impact on downtown vitality.
A reader letter laments the new two sheet Sunday Sun format, complaining it scatters content, diminishes county news and Sandra VanAmburg home features, and hides older, characterful homes behind plush designs.
A letter suggesting an isolated, highly controlled enclave to shield locals from offense. It envisions walls, church councils, burned books, edited television, Walt Disney only film days, strict dress codes, and exclusion of motorcycles, pool halls, rock music, and other deemed undesirables while welcoming sanctioned outsiders to a nearby hotel.
A reader laments The Gazette underreports Cedar Rapids high school events and argues for grouped weekly coverage of plays concerts and contests to boost public notice. The letter urges accurate alcoholism reporting and cites concerns about coverage quality and sources.
Washington pundit notes a cautious, mixed appraisal of President Carter. Positive signs include the inaugural walk, Ford tribute, and calls to end atomic arms, while criticisms focus on Sorensen, Ray Marshall, and the inaugural address. The author likens Carter’s legitimacy to a slim two point win and expects a cautious honeymoon period.
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