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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1980
Page
6
The piece lists J. F. Hledky Jr as President and Publisher and John Donnelly as Treasurer on the editorial page dated Monday June 30 1980. It records the newspaper’s senior staff roles for that issue.
The article argues that U S language proficiency is lagging across education and government. It cites a government study showing only 8 percent of colleges require a foreign language, with declines since 1966. It warns of limited language training among high school students and cadets, and notes English skills suffer as Latin declines. It calls for immediate re emphasis on foreign language education.
A study by the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy proposes worker eligibility cards for citizens and legal aliens to curb illegal employment. Civil libertarians warn of surveillance while supporters say strict limits could protect rights. Congress debate should tighten safeguards to limit harm.
Reagan's operatives quit in frustration as New York Right To Life Party hiked the price for the presidential nomination. They first sought a pro life vice president ally, then demanded national anti abortion amendments and support for anti abortion candidates. Reagan finally walked away, predicting a New York win without Ellen McCormack's likely 130000 supporters.
Roscoe Drummond argues in the Los Angeles Times Syndicate that party platforms are misleading and largely unkept. He urges candidates to drop the old promise lists, proposing a campaign focused on thinking, problems, and direction instead.
Marthe Garner argues society blames victims of violence. She cites bias in rape, domestic abuse, and accidents, noting that attributing fault to victims fuels fear and self blame. She warns against shifting responsibility and urges recognizing vulnerability without excuses. She emphasizes collective accountability and personal resilience.
A letter from an Iowa ERA advocate defends the coalition behind the November ballot measure to amend the state constitution to guarantee equality under the law regardless of gender. The coalition lists many member groups and rejects insinuations of anti family or anti Christian motives.
A reader criticizes recent editorials on the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment and urges voters to reject the ERA in November. The letter argues for constitutional caution, questions privacy rights, and warns of potential legal changes impacting seduction laws, sexual conduct, and interracial protections, citing current and past positions.
A married couple active in elementary teaching and church youth education urge Iowa voters to approve the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment. They highlight their two sons and daughter and advocate voting YES in November 1980 to ensure equality before the law for all children and families.
The Iowa City Area Ostomates express gratitude to the Grand Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2272 for a $2300 grant to fund training of an enterostomal thera pist. Helen Hixson is praised for dedication to ostomy patients and education.
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