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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1979
Page
9
A letter argues that despite flaws SALT II offers net calm by capping arsenals. It cautions against rejecting the treaty or tightening terms and stresses the human cost of war, MAD and the economic burden of armaments, urging Iowa senators to ratify.
The piece marks Carl Van Vechten born in Cedar Rapids 99 years ago and recalls his role as an arts critic, novelist, and champion of figures like Diaghilev Stravinsky Hughes and Saltus. It calls for Cedar Rapids to celebrate his centenary in 1980.
A reader blasts U S House and Senate perks for fuel amid fuel shortage. The letter condemns lawmakers for unlimited gas for their limos and questions energy conservation leadership. The writer hints at voting against House Speaker Tip ONeill if he sought re election in Iowa.
A public record shows Marion merchants and city leaders initially backing the south route to curb downtown traffic. State proposes north and south alternates both aimed at relief. now merchants and city officials appear to favor the north alternative for residential and noise concerns.
An author surveys polls and reports suggesting Americans blame large oil companies for gasoline shortages and rising prices. The piece weighs supply shifts, demand, regulation, and profits, noting refinery capacity underuse, subsidies, and oil-market dynamics while questioning who governs the crisis.
Former Civilian Conservation Corps members from 39 states gathered in West Sacramento to organize the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni NACCCA. Any CCC veteran can join by writing for details and eligibility.
The Kirkwood Community College leader argues lifelong learning reshapes education through community programs and home study. He cites a 1978 79 master plan proposing an opportunity center, expanding delivery systems and joint university industry efforts to empower adult learners nationwide.
A Cedar Rapids column highlights repeated phrases found in local discourse. Readers, including stockbroker Russ Wiley and W C Pickard, tag common redundancies such as final deadline and revert back while noting foreign terms like Rio Grande River and Mt Fujiyama trigger correction.
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