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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1979
Page
6
The article argues that U S food aid should go only to nations with fair citizen treatment, criticizing a stricter law that withholds shipments from gross violators. It notes delays hurt the needy and farm economy, cites Sen Jepsen, and calls for dropping the formal human rights package.
An Iowa House debate mirrors national contention over Laetrile, the apricot pit derivative for terminal cancer. The FDA argues legalization would lure patients from proven treatments while supporters say limited legal use with warnings could provide hope where options are few. The Supreme Court agreed to hear interstate Laetrile challenges in a case that influences policy in Des Moines.
The first ABC News Harris Survey shows Ford leading Reagan 29 to 25 percent for the 1980 Republican nomination. Baker of Tennessee sits third with 12 percent, Connally and Weicker at 5 percent, Dole and Thompson at 4 percent, with Bush, Crane, Anderson, and Kemp at 1 percent.
A reader laments Cedar Rapids lack of snow parking plans after a heavy winter. They urge adopting snow routes, alternate side parking, and broader enforcement, noting many streets narrowed by vehicles and cars unused since the January storm. They praise drivers who operate snow removal and criticize lazy behavior and driveway shoveling gaps.
A letter extols volunteers who keep the city moving and urges residents to save by growing sprouts at home. The writer praises sprouting alfalfa for nutritious greens through winter and notes benefits for overweight residents.
The letter suggests practical ways to cut costs from Cedar Rapids style living. It praises home economics advice, advocates oats based breakfast, a bean soup with sorghum, and emphasizes garden planting to save money and raise home value.
A reader attacks Madeline O Hare and her Jan 23 letter challenging R M 2493 filed with the FCC to bar religious broadcasts. The writer invokes the First Amendment and asserts individuals can choose what to watch or listen to, denying any establishment or prohibition.
Washington budget debate over defense and social programs centers on 25 percent of total spending. Critics argue the rest, labeled uncontrollable, escapes scrutiny while the evident fixes lie in those areas. The answer is mixed depending on which expenditures are discussed.
Tribune columnist argues for largely ignoring Des Moines reports on Iowa lawmakers. Proposes a three part approach: casual public indifference, targeted focus for self interest, and trimming coverage to roundups. Cites entitlement program growth and political resistance to cuts as reason to reassess federal budget control.
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