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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1977

Page

6

Iowa Needs A Fourth Federal District Judge

Iowa seeks a fourth federal district judge to relieve rising caseloads shared by the northern and southern districts. Senate approval faces House resistance, risking longer delays despite magistrate gains. a united Iowa delegation is urged to push the measure.

U.S House of Representatives Iowa Judge Hanson Rover Senate 8Th Circuit Court Arkansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota House House Judiciary

McDonald’s Promos Face Safety Scrutiny Over Lead Paint

Massachusetts health officials warn promotional tumblers may have lead in the paint risking children. FDA retests find no harm from the paint on the glass and McDonald’s, the maker, and the American Glassware Assn demand further testing. Public faith in product safety policing grows doubtful as too many alarms erode vigilance.

Massachusetts Health Department McDonald’s Food and Drug Administration American Glassware Assn

Califano to Goldberg to Dumpty on college quotas

James J. Kilpatrick argues that Joe Califano's desegregation orders for six southern states amount to federal overreach and a misguided attempt at forced integration. He maintains higher education differs from K-12, noting Virginia universities remain largely segregated despite decades of desegregation and criticizes the administration for coercive, quota like measures.

Washington HEW Joe Califano Rube Goldberg Humpty-Dumpty Califano Arkansas Florida Georgia North Carolina Oklahoma Virginia Old Dominion University of Virginia Virginia State College Petersburg

Why did New York looting erupt in blackout attack

An analysis of El Diario's question Por Que asks why tens of thousands looted in New York during the blackout. The piece argues against race, desperation, or conspiracy theories and blames an ethic of entitlement fostered by welfare and political ideas. It notes widespread harm to Black and Hispanic residents and questions broader social philosophy shaping behavior.

New York el Diario Consolidated Edison Con Ed

Court Punishment Quandary Sparks Reflections on Justice

The writer questions punishing a deceased suspect and suggests blame seeking is human nature. They speculate Williams might have hidden a body out of panic, referencing bias and unequal convictions across classes and minorities.

Life-rights letter defends sanctity of life and critique of abortion myths

A July 13 letter to the editor argues against ridicule of anti abortion activists at the Alltowa fair, asserting moral and religious grounds for protecting human life from conception. The writer also claims political imprisonment, citing a court arraignment and bond issues, and requests a fair jury trial while detailing medical requirements and legal concerns.

Alltowa Fair Gary Russell Wildas Linn County

Gazette Editorial Page Letters Policy

The Gazette invites readers to send opinions within a 400 word limit and restricts one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited but must preserve meaning and not be anonymous. A telephone number accompanies the signature for authentication.

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