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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1979
Page
6
The court maintains that minors need not obtain judge or parental permission to end a pregnancy, reinforcing a 1973 stance and limiting parental veto power. It calls for sensitive state legislation and allows alternative procedures, while noting public support remains strong and questioning Congress welfare vetoes.
The piece argues Somoza’s regime worsens Nicaragua’s refugee disaster as thousands flee Masaya and surrounding areas. It urges immediate U S aid, a trade embargo or severing ties to pressure Somoza, and criticizes delays in relief shipments and policy actions.
The June 15 letter claimed truckers, steelworkers and electricians deserve unemployment benefits while on strike. The writer argues against portraying strikers as a terrorist group, noting peaceful picketing since June 11 with no force or violence.
A letter advocates bringing the Freemen Institute constitutional seminars to Dubuque. The writer seeks volunteers and funds to run a two weekend program for families at $35, requesting clergy, scouts, and musical groups. The piece cites Benjamin Franklin and promotes informed citizenry over fear.
Anthony Lewis argues the Supreme Court 5 4 ruling allowing courts to close criminal proceedings undermines the public right to open justice. He warns against abstract rulings and stresses accountability, noting dissenters' concerns and the need to balance fair trials with public knowledge.
Roscoe Drummond argues the Soviet Union maintains massive military buildup to compensate for weak communist appeal, relying on overwhelming power rather than peaceful competition. He cites Sen Moynihan on Soviet influence through military might and calls for candid reductions in arms to offset this dynamic.
Carl Riblet Jr discusses human nature noting some avoid blame with a sly ploy. He argues certain people accept responsibility not out of remorse but to dazzle others and deter punishment.
A humorous column by Carl Kane praising puns and wordplay. The piece lightly riffs on editorials and readers like John M. Ely Jr. who enjoy jokes and punny lines. It offers several quick quips about marriage, dieting, legerdemain, and playful definitions.
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