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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
6
Governor Ray delivered a sharp departure from tradition in his adjournment message at the end of the 1977 Iowa legislature. He praised some bills and admonished failures, highlighting budget methods, property tax relief, custody statutes, energy standards, and open meetings law gaps while criticizing the land use bill and public employee bargaining provisions.
New York's obstruction of governmental administration charge against a motorist for warning others of a radar van was rejected by the court of appeals. Mere words do not equal physical interference with police work, and CB Smokey-spotting helps law enforcement by alerting to accidents and emergencies.
New York editorial notes the Carter administration shows mixed signals on civil liberties. It cites Stansfield Turner’s early stance on secrecy, Carter's refusal to comment on the Wilmington Ten, and Kennedy's foreign intelligence bill with cautions. It highlights expanded NSA surveillance, FBI message switching, and a paradoxical push to prosecute past FBI violations while pursuing security-centric reforms.
A letter questions the heavy screening of applicants for police or fire roles versus the electoral selection of safety commissioners in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The writer cites FBI checks medicals tests and probation but notes elected leaders like Colton or Johnson face lighter vetting. He asks when The Gazette will address these concerns and awaken readers.
A retired police officer argues for a strict exam before any man becomes a candidate for city council seats. He reflects on long years in service and urges precaution to ensure qualifications and integrity.
Robyn Knibbe and others from Coralville Iowa City and Afton challenge the 22 Iowa delegates to the National Women’s Conference in Houston. They argue the group is biased toward ERA abortion federal funding for abortions universal child care and protection of homosexual rights. They fault state organizers for late resolutions bus denial and lack of grassroots input. The letter calls for a minority report and democratic mass meetings to truly represent Iowa women.
The Harris Survey shows President Carter maintaining a 61-35 percent overall rating while facing negative public judgments on economy energy and relations with Russia. Across economy unemployment inflation and energy conservation the public rejects several proposed policies even as they praise his communication and open government skills.
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