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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1980
Page
8
The American Civil Liberties Union challenges the draft registration plan for applying only to men, arguing the policy violates equal rights. It urges Congress to register women too, or abandon the draft, noting potential future conscription would affect all citizens regardless of sex.
Reporters observed an all night line for Kenny Rogers tickets on August 2. They note 4000 to 8100 tickets claimed by about 150 buyers, with as many as 500 purchased by a single purchaser for resale. Early buyers snagged the poorest seats while later buyers gained better seats after a matinee was added. A name and number sign up reduced cheating but bulk buys persisted. Summary calls for purchase limits to curb profiteering and protect family and public-use ticket holders.
William Safire analyzes how the Carter presidency showing a volatile poll path resembles a trampoline, with ratings bouncing after events such as Camp David publicity and crises. He weighs scenarios that could reverse or solidify Carter's standing before the November vote.
Carl Kane mocks letter writers who use grandiose language and incorrect grammar in correspondence. He notes errors such as April 31 shipping, replaces phrases like pertaining to with in, and ridicules a university course promising better dialogue and communication for legal assistants. Tom Riley calls the course a challenge for both teachers and students.
Congress battles over tax cuts and balanced budgets as Democrats and Republicans trade proposals while weighing social programs and payroll tax changes. The Senate mulls about 6.4 billion in revenue to balance 1981, House backs 497 million for child nutrition, and Social Security funding faces pressure amid rising inflation and unemployment.
A June 22 letter from a Five Seasons Center attendee details long lines for the August 2 Kenny Rogers concert. Readers signed a notebook to receive numbers to buy tickets, but front-of-line buyers allegedly sought 400 to 500 tickets and scalping occurred at $20 each. The writer notes no limits were imposed and urges fair distribution.
A reader questions equity after long lines for show seats, proposing limits and a requeue system for second shows. The letter criticizes selective coverage on the Aviation Trust Fund and urges fuller public disclosure of funding sources.
The piece argues the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment should not be dismissed as meaningless. It counters Attorney General Turner’s generic reading of "men" and urges citizens to vote yes, noting the Legislature passed the measure and placed it on the ballot. It asserts all citizens have inherent equal rights regardless of opinion.
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