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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1977
Page
6
Cedar Rapids faces a delay on appointing a new safety commissioner and police chief as a costly nine to ten member civil service list could expire if municipal elections bring council changes. Advocates urge amending state law to keep lists valid for a period to avoid waste and speed up service.
Congress may fund a 274000 Commerce Department study to value home makers tasks in GNP. Past estimates from Chase Manhattan and Changing Times cite weekly hours and service costs, suggesting homemakers' market worth near half a spouse’s pay. Economic security laws for homemakers appear likely.
The GOP split surfaces as Sen. Jesse Helms presses William Brock to have Ronald Reagan publicly represent the party on Panama Canal talks. Brock seeks unity by stressing agreement points, while Ford and Reagan critics push against a formal tie to the canal dispute. The dispute tests Brock’s ability to unify a party split between left and right.
A reader's letter argues unions set wages and policies shaping the economy. It claims flexible wage structures prevent chaos, cites textile wages, and asserts unions curb indolence, protect workers including women and children, and tie raises to union scales.
A resident praises the police helicopter for its patrols and successful stop of an escaping suspect, noting ongoing protection and the value of airborne police presence in the community.
A reader laments modern TV as violent and sexual, urging parents to switch off during prime time. They complain channels aired disturbing scenes on January 24 and criticize media coverage of executions, calling for an end to objectionable programming.
A reader decries bank practices that charge low income customers monthly fees or per check penalties for not maintaining $200 in monthly balances. The letter argues such policies widen class gaps and urges affordable alternatives like fewer mailed statements.
A motivational piece urges abandoning discouragement as the devil’s top weapon and promotes turning thoughts to love. It argues love attracts love, health, and happiness, and that blessing others can transform bad thoughts into good, asserting you become what you think you are.
The Gazette laments citizen protest against a highway department project near Forty second street NE. It questions safety and welfare concerns, arguing the ROAD's priority over quiet, pollution, and daily life for residents and children.
The Michigan chemical disaster shows PBBs from animal feed contaminating milk meat and human tissue with tens of thousands affected. Experts warn the illness could last years and urge a national policy to control toxic materials and fund remedies.
On behalf of the United Nations Association UNICEF thanks friends who sold Christmas cards and holiday items at the Art Center, post office, and campuses. Over $5,000 was sent to UNICEF headquarters for malnutrition and health relief efforts. Nonholiday items available Thursday afternoons at the Art Center. call 365 8258 for details.
Fragmentary literary note questions what defines a man noting two legs, emotion, and soul while hinting at human trouble and behavior through a reflective, personal voice.
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