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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
6
Iowa faces its worst water shortage in over four decades with 38 drought-stricken communities and 300 spring irrigation applications. Governor Ray formed a task force and a state water use plan to drive conservation as spring rains falter and deep wells dwindle.
A 24 member committee revising the Bible to remove male biased language faces critique for possible linguistic edits. Early examples replace phrases like there men with weeping will be there, while some passages remain in male framed form, showing cautious balance in modernizing scripture.
In Moscow the Kremlin signals disapproval of Euro-communism. Boris N. Ponomarev says that Euro-communism and its human rights stance are a deceptive slogan by imperialism. He notes that Western European communist leaders advocate universal suffrage and opposition parties, challenging Moscow’s claim of a single universal model.
The Education Commission of the States reports Hispanics score substantially lower than English speaking whites yet higher on average than Black students. Critics warn that pushing bilingualism could lead toward official Spanish and provoke court activism with unforeseen social consequences.
A participant in all three levels of Iowa 2000 argues conferences favored short term thinking. Large groups and tight time limits hinder idea development while self selection shapes outcomes, with innovators staying away and those seeking to preserve the status quo attending.
A reader argues that employed people skew public discussion toward practicality while nonemployed groups like women youth and retirees tend to be more visionary. She notes sabbaticals and shorter work weeks could help but says society undervalues creative thinking. Despite critique she deems Iowa 2000 worthwhile and urges support for long term innovation.
The piece argues for congressional public financing to curb influence by special interest contributions and wealth advantages. It urges Congress to pass public financing before the August recess, asserting a need for a government responsive to the majority rather than financiers.
Shirley Engel Fairfax notes a provision will be in effect for the 1978 elections. The remark ties to proposed rules or timing affecting voters and campaigns.
A reader lauds Rev William Harnish for plans to open an alcohol abuse center without public funding and urges donations. The letter questions how the Citizens Committee on Alcoholism quickly funded a new building, criticizes its location, and defends Harnish while wishing him success.
The Gazette explains its editorial page rules for reader letters. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days, up to 400 words, with no anonymous posts. Letters may be condensed or edited without changing meaning, and require name address and readable signature. telephone number is for authentication only.
A Harris Survey of 1,540 adults shows 77 8 percent favor U S Russia agreement in SALT while 52 35 percent doubt prospects of a meeting of minds. Public distrust of the Soviets and criticism of President Carter's tactics mark the outlook for arms talks.
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