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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1980
Page
6
A citizens committee proposes secular aims in activities and programs, urging objective presentation of religion in music art and teaching. The plan seeks separation of church and state while allowing informative religious symbols and avoiding value judgements by teachers.
The piece revisits the 1973 Texas life term for William James Rummel based on three property felonies. It argues the Supreme Court did not err in upholding the statute and urges lawmakers to reform cruel laws. It contrasts Kilpatrick and Ford takes with constitutional protections. It condemns weak jurists for upholding bad law in place of justice.
State Department may sue to recover Kissinger telephone transcripts held since 1976 after the Supreme Court ruled they were not public documents while in private hands. Letters from Adm. Freeman and Attorney General Civiletti push Muskie to act, with House member Preyer proposing archival recovery legislation. State lawyers have studied the transcripts and discussions with Kissinger’s lawyer hint at a possible settlement.
An author argues officials in Washington shape policy and voters must grasp basic economics before choosing candidates. He cites inflation caused by money supply, warns wage and price controls worsen shortages, and urges educating young adults about economics before voting.
A reader questions Sen Kennedy's push for wage and price controls and accuses him of manipulating voters emotions. The letter urges educators to accept responsibility in addressing the issue.
Terry Clinton accuses manager Mike Gebauer and staff of a flawed sale process at the Kenny Rogers event. He waited in line from Sunday afternoon 4 until 9 30 pm to buy seats, saw people receive 100 to 400 tickets, and found only second balcony seats left. A second show was announced, prompting calls for a ticket limit. Clinton urges better public relations and fair limits.
A California court judge ruled that no one has the legal right to will the death of a pet. The writer praises the verdict and notes a hope the stance may extend to unborn children, urging broader protection of life.
Granddaughter riding a moped in the Cedar Hills area was tailed by three or four girls in a car. The driver passed then brake checked, nearly causing a crash. The writer urges acceptance of mopeds despite their 30 to 35 mph speed.
The Carter Mondale camp previews a negative approach, painting Reagan as dangerous and pursuing liberal voters, while exposing Reagan’s record and courting Kennedy-supporting Democrats amid fundraising and party-state entanglements.
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