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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1972
Page
6
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Saturday July 8 1972. Contains opinion pieces and columns reflecting local and national issues of the era with the newspaper’s editorial voice and stance on current events.
President Nixon used a press conference to field questions deftly while signaling a preference for other communications during sensitive foreign summit periods. He warned reporters that no comment responses might be necessary and suggested the news conference format is not always best for reaching the public.
Anselm Hollo faces possible deportation to Finland over a marijuana charge, prompting debate on arts protection in the United States. The piece argues for human judgment over rigid rules, highlighting Hollo’s role in Iowa City’s International Writers Workshop and the broader risk to American cultural heritage.
Cedar Rapids honors Maude M. Krebs who retired in 1958 after 55 years as city clerk. She died this week at 90, leaving a legacy of dedication, kindness, and unmatched municipal knowledge across three city halls. The city credits much of its pleasant character to her tireless work and guidance.
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Iowa sales tax practice taxing federal excise on tires. The letter links coupon drives to Senior Center fundraisers, notes aging readers and bus upkeep costs, and requests modest donations to support weekly outings for Linn County seniors.
A reader laments banks refusing to cash government checks unless the customer has an account or a relative with one, noting she has cashed such checks there for two years. She questions if all city banks are applying the rule and urges clarity on insured banks' policy. In a separate note, a June 30 letter corrects a printed figure, saying the local monitoring share should be 5 percent, not 50.
The Lavelle case centers on Gen. John D. Lavelle ordering up to 147 unauthorized sorties against North Vietnam, with falsified reports. Sen. Harold Hughes urges public hearings on Lavelle and Abrams, linking the episode to erosion of civilian control and possible effects on peace talks with North Vietnam.
The text traces Japan's shift toward military dominance and cites 1928 Kwantung army actions against a Chinese warlord. Historians deem that move a turning point in Japan-China conflict and its path to World War II. It contrasts civilian authority with military autonomy and warns against unchecked military power in undeclared war contexts.
The piece details a shift in Democratic strategy as Southern and border leaders push for Ted Kennedy's nomination amid McGovern’s weaknesses. Key players like Rep. Wilbur Mills and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley signal Kennedy’s rising appeal, while Kennedy himself remains opposed yet press coverage suggests a potential convention stampede if McGovern splits or falters.
A playful verse by Carl Riblet Jr lamenting a neighbor with a lush yard. The speaker praises a backyard patio and paving blocks while criticising the other lawn and sprinkler scene. The piece ends with a quip about a lawnmower as the only important thing a man can run around the house.
The piece argues Republicans should not gloat over Democrats reforming their convention and warns GOP leaders to embrace similar reforms. It outlines proposed changes such as ending the unit rule, democratically chosen state delegations, and balanced representation, noting California's primary system and the risk of a closed tent without broader reform.
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