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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1979
Page
6
Louis Rukeyser critiques a bank letter that increases a Visa credit line and attaches a prefilled check, revealing how executives view customers as potential debt sources. He argues such tactics fuel debt during a slowing economy and reflect contempt for consumer intelligence.
City Council advances a 51 mile designate for no parking and tow away during snow emergencies aiming to expand to 200 miles with future funds. A separate one side residential parking idea faces staff doubts but may ease plowing and movement. observers note possible election interest next fall.
In Paris finance ministers from 24 OECD members warned that without a 5 percent oil reduction this year and 15 percent by 1985, inflation and unemployment could rise. European leaders pledged 9.4 million barrels daily through 1985, while US and Japan pressed for individual targets as oil prices stay volatile.
The Corps plans to close Sugar Bottom and soon restricts Sandy Beach Mid River and Curtis Bridge recreation areas. West Overlook will be the sole open day use area, camping will cap at 60 6 and 4 campers respectively and total 523 across the reservoir. Cedar Rapids residents urged to attend and seek new recreation options.
A July 5 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Johnson County fairground Iowa City invites individuals and groups to back a campaign. Staff from Rep. James Leach and Rep. Tom Tauke will attend to assess the situation and encourage public participation.
The piece argues Governor's veto power over civil rights commission may end if Iowa adopts the ERA on the November 1980 ballot. It cites Judge Blatt's 1975 Pennsylvania ruling granting full sports equality under ERA as precedent. The editor notes Iowa's ERA vote and praises current excellence in girls basketball.
C R complimented at the Iowa Development Commission meeting on June 27. The remarks praised the Governors Conference on Exports held at the Five Seasons complex for its facilities and flawless planning. Attendees praised staff for caring for registrants and Cedar Rapids pride.
A reflection on fashion and mystery surrounding designer clothes worn by models for fashion photos rather than everyday street life. The piece laments that many startling garments seem destined for pages rather than public wear, noting designers’ intent.
James J. Kilpatrick argues the Supreme Court in the Weber case rewrote Title VII to permit race conscious employment programs. Kaiser Aluminum and unions implemented a plan favoring black trainees, excluding a white applicant, and the court’s ruling he decries as reviving Plessy era discrimination and denying equal protection.
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