Congress Must Act on Diesel Crisis Now
The piece argues that federal action is overdue as truckers clash over scarce diesel while Carter and Bergland focus elsewhere. It criticizes Congress for vacations and inaction, cites Iowa Rep Tauke’s diesel measures, and urges a sense of Congress to push the ICC and energy and transportation departments to enforce remedies to avert disaster.
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Schlesinger
Tokyo
Bergland
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Congress
Iowa
Congressman Tauke
ICC
Departments of Energy and Transportation
Missteps in Iowa push for six-girl teams and budget parity
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission proposes rules to outlaw six-girl basketball and require athletic budgets tied to women’s enrollments. Critics warn such moves distort fairness, risk cutting men’s sports and shifting funding away from actual equality. They urge learning from HEW’s cautious stance and focusing on core equality priorities.
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Iowa
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
The
Rights Commission
Equality
Hew
No Shortage Claim Sparks Energy Debate
A reader argues there is no gas shortage, noting 70 percent of U.S. oil remains underground. The letter blames oil companies for controlling supply and cites vast coal reserves, urging action against perceived manipulation of energy costs.
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U.S
Western nations fail to agree on shared energy policy
Western Europe and the United States confront an energy crisis as officials urge conservation and long term moves to atomic power and synthetic fuels, yet disagree on how to reduce oil imports and coordinate policy. Leaders blame each other for the impasse, and no joint program exists to secure alternate supplies.
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London
Europe
Carter
Congress
United States
Western Alliance
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Japan
Appreciation Letter to The Gazette and the Skoog Family
A reader thanks The Gazette and the Skoog family for sharing a story they call a miracle. The note stresses that, at times, people are reminded that the period ends and God determines the rest. The writer describes the story as beautiful and expresses love for it.
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the Gazette
Skoog Family
Editor Letter on Coal to Gas and Oil Shortage Claims
A reader argues that OPEC holds oil and coal can produce liquids and gases, citing South Africa’s coal-to-gasoline plant using American know-how and planned expansion. They note the U.S. lacks a commercial coal-to-gasoline line and urge citizens to pressure senators, congressmen, and oil companies, insisting there is no gas shortage and calling for action.
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OPEC
South Africa
U.S
B.S
Contradictions in energy critique and politics in Iowa
A reader voices confusion over President Carter's energy policy and travel, accusing him of hypocrisy while praising Governor Ray of Iowa. The letter questions road building, energy shortages, farm policy, and government meddling, arguing relief should focus on U.S. needs and debts.
City of Five Seasons sign at Cedar Rapids Airport
The Cedar Rapids Airport should keep the City of Five Seasons sign as a permanent landmark, praising the cooperation of the Convention Bureau and Airport Commission in adopting the theme. The piece contrasts optimistic tech promises with rising prices and pervasive data tracking.
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Cedar Rapids
Convention Bureau
Airport Commission
Questionable Habits of News Writing
Carl Kane critiques three writing quirks in news stories including phrases like Investigation continues and no charges were filed and the cadence around obituary phrasing. He argues these statements are assumptions and overused. He notes headlines and summaries often omit precise meaning and timing.
Kennedy Carter clash over the soul of the Democratic Party
In a Washington discussion, Sen. Kennedy signals he could pull the 1980 nomination from Carter if he defined his stance on key issues. The debate centers on party direction: Kennedy pushing for broader fiscal liberalism and New Deal scales, while Carter seeks a fiscally conservative, modern approach. The feud is policy driven, not just personal ambition, and could shape the party’s future.
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Sen
Kennedy
Carter
Democratic Party
Sen. Kennedy
United States
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France
Rotterdam
Schmidt
West Germany
Lord Torrington
Middle East
New York Times Service
Etta
Star Telegram
Story
Rex R. Burns
Washington Ave
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Gov. Ray
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Carter, Kennedy Clash
Roscoe Drummond
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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