13 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1980
Page
1
The note previews today’s Soap Box Derby with a change in operations and directs readers to Page 4A for details. It mentions related items on Pages 21A 22A 1B 10B and 16A including a 1947 Chevrolet in long service, an author seeking sponsorship, Olympics coverage, trucking regulation debate, and county fair winners.
In the Gazette, a noted Congress advocate for elders nears his 80th birthday and vows to oppose young, reform-minded politicians seeking to curb elderly rights, signaling continued advocacy ahead of major political battles.
A church in a Georgia city displays a regulation traffic sign reading KEEP RIGHT. The image and caption highlight the minimalistic message on public spiritual space, reflecting humorous urban signage in a local feature.
Reagan holds a sizable lead over Carter among likely voters in an AP NBC News poll released before the Republican National Convention. A Los Angeles Times poll echoed the finding as delegates gathered in Detroit for Reagan’s nomination. Ford addressed the convention and noted concerns over ERA withdrawal. Reagan has 42 percent to Carter 27 percent in the latest survey with Anderson at 18 percent.
Susie Quigley from Iowa City leads a coconut drum line at Black Hawk Mini Park on Saturday. Eight local artists presented a two hour program titled Opening Our Wings blending music poetry art dance and theater to entertain passersby.
Americans favor ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment by nearly two to one in an AP NBC poll, with 43 percent-support and 23 percent-opposition, while 73 percent say abortion should be left to a woman and her doctor. The NOW poll of 6,601 adults shows 62 percent support ERA, across racial, religious, and demographic groups.
DETROIT AP Rule writers for the GOP National Convention approved a change letting delegates vote their consciences even if bound by primaries. The move frees 21 delegates tied to John Anderson to support Ronald Reagan, collapsing the binding requirement and aligning with earlier party rules. Kennedy forces push similar Democratic changes but face ongoing battles and a planned floor fight at the Democratic National Convention.
The Gazette surveys Cedar Rapids kindergartens to sixth grade, noting similar core curricula yet distinct school personalities shaped by neighborhoods, facilities, leadership, and teaching styles. Officials say sameness is nearly complete. some parents disagree, citing unique school cultures and programs like EXPO at Squaw Creek.
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