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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1979
Page
6
J. F. Hladky Jr. serves as President and Publisher while John Donnelly is appointed Treasurer in the latest company leadership changes.
The Skylab program ends with a calm splash into oceans and desert, easing budget and safety fears. NASA can advance its aims without the anti science stigma and with planned funding for future projects. The piece notes prior cost cuts and shuttle delays, urging steady progression in space science and civilian programs.
The EPA grants Iowa a one year extension to craft a compliant plan by July 1, 1980. Cedar Rapids’ ozone levels label the area non attainment, while the agency will monitor six local industries and ID pollution sources. Failure could trigger sanctions including halted permits and loss of federal funds for projects.
Russell Baker surveys a president facing oil shortages and rising prices. He jokes about drastic measures including Saudi statehood, price decontrol, rationing, and a blue ribbon commission. The piece mocks political inertia and ponders who would bear the blame as winter tightens.
A Washington columnist argues Chappaquiddick will not derail Kennedy’s bid for the 1980 Democratic nomination. He notes Democrats may avoid the issue, Republicans would raise it only if Kennedy runs, and the race’s outcome hinges on whether Kennedy is the nominee or faces a Carter contest.
Carl Kane humorously catalogs the many wordplay puns built from common terms on language and sports jokes. He showcases verbs nouns and adjectives appearing in double senses with playful examples from baseball football and everyday phrases. The piece invites readers to stretch their brains for further word twists and punny contrasts.
Letters object to HR 39 arguing federal action blocks Alaska oil and gas reserves, wildlife ranges, and mining of strategic minerals. Notes Alaska could hold up to 40 percent of undiscovered U S oil, coal for 100 years, and 16 of 18 strategic minerals, with minimal leases since 1965. Describes potential national security impact and economic distress for mining communities.
A reader argues secessionist sentiment and Alaska relevance in national policy. They contrast Carter HR-39 oil bill stance with urging senators to oppose it. The letter critiques Linn County 1901 First Avenue Corp plans for a handicapped workshop, urging a permanent county facility to save costs and speed training for handicapped residents.
A mother recounts ringworm infections in her family blamed on neighbors who kept cats. She describes her four year old son contracting the disease after cats entered her home and a dog’s ringworm being ignored. She sought medical treatment and hair shaving for her son.
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