Combat Taboo in the Armed Forces Faces ERA Critics
The Gazette editorial argues the combat exclusion policy for women harms recruitment and advancement, noting historical shifts under Carter and Reagan, cites that women serve in roles now barred, and asserts equal rights demand equal duties and opportunities in military service. It concludes that keeping women from front lines undermines national principles and re-enlistment incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carter
Army
Ronald Reagan
Down with mosquitos and the hunt for their weaknesses
A lively column urges aggressive action against mosquitoes, criticizing environmentalist cautions and praising research into attraction mechanisms, repellents, and biological controls. It highlights names of the pests, methods to mislead them, and advocates strong extermination efforts using DEET and other tactics.
The briefing book as American art form
A historical account of how briefing books were prepared for Nixon and others, detailing their purpose in anticipating questions and shaping answers. The piece notes the process of condensing briefs to 150 words, the phantom press conference, and the broad use of briefing books for campaigns, firms, and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Herb Kaplow
NBC
Pat Buchanan
National Security Council
Pentagon
Spiro Agnew
Supreme Court
Emerson
Homecoming in the Ozarks and a Cedar Rapids farewell
An Arkansas hill town Homecoming in June illustrates resilient community ties with memories of drought and renewal. The author recalls Cedar Rapids roots and plans a move to Kansas City, noting the comfort of being known and liked where one belongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Hill Town
Arkansas
Kansas City
Louise McCants Named Dean of Arts at Kirkwood College
Louise S. Mc Cants, mathematician and educator, has been named dean of arts and sciences at Kirkwood Community College. She previously worked in government and industry. The column invites Eastern Iowans to share their thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise S. McCants
Kirkwood Community College
City-owned utility could curb Cedar Rapids rate hikes
A letter urges Cedar Rapids residents to challenge Iowa Electric by pursuing a petition to revoke or terminate its franchise. The writer argues a municipal utility would give voters control over rates and management, contrasting it with investor-owned firms seen as unresponsive to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Commerce Commission and Press
Cedar Rapids
Dirt-bike ban on Boyson Road property by Northbrook Chapel
Northbrook Baptist Chapel through Immanuel Baptist Church bans running and jumping motorized and pedal bikes on the Boyson Road property between Boxwood Lane and Inwood Court due to danger, noise, and dust. The church asks former users to refrain and seeks cooperation from residents and Cedar Rapids Police to enforce the policy, offering discussion if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyson Road
Boxwood Lane
Inwood Court
Northbrook Baptist Chapel
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cedar Rapids
Editorial pains over abortion views in Gazette columns
The July 3 and July 12 Gazette editorials attack abortion rights, defend opposition, and accuse the paper of bias. Authors critique perceived sensationalism and claim editors push a single viewpoint while naming Grassley Jepsen Culver Clark and others as targets.
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Gazette
Grassley
Jepsen
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Erey Sue
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Editon Editorial Board
the Gazette
Defense Advisory Committee On Women In the Services
East Hampton
N.Y
Cily Qwentor
Clear Creek
Boston
Grant Wood
Shueyville
Iowa
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