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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1978
Page
8
Governor Ray wrestled with a long decision before announcing a bid for a fifth term. His tenure shaped GOP gains, though coattails waned at legislative and congressional levels. After soul-searching and talks with family, he chose to campaign again to defend programs and avert conservative takeovers.
Letters praise Shirley Pavlicek for her tough, capable service in Cedar Rapids police work. The writer recalls riding with her, notes her nickname and protective reach, and honors her memory for the community she served. The letter then shifts to a tax and government critique, arguing taxes injure homeowners and push work abroad, with references to Biblical commandments.
A letter to the editor argues for a higher living wage and tax reform to help ordinary workers save for retirement. The writer condemns greed and elected officials while condemning the handling of a local child abuse case, noting frustrations with social services and safeguarding children.
A Cedar Rapids reader protests inequities between parochial and public students, noting busing and transportation reimbursements, shared services like speech therapy and hearing tests, and pool access. The letter argues all taxpayers fund education and questions penalties for private schooling.
Letter argues editorial cartoon misrepresented facts about Panama and the Canal Zone. Writer says a 1978 treaty stoppers contrasts with a 1776 Minuteman and urges Gazette to publish the treaty section clarifying national rights in the Canal Zone.
The piece argues that public opposition to military pensions grows as time passes and war costs linger. It notes the value of benefits like medical care and half-pay retirement for twenty years to attract talent, while acknowledging possible retirement reforms. It emphasizes those retired or near retirement remain entitled to promises made at enlistment.
The piece argues that death is defined by irreversibility and brain death, rejecting most afterlife claims. It cites commercialism and advancing medical tech as sources of confusion, noting revived patients often suffer only cardiac arrest with brain recovery possible. It quotes Dr Schnaper calling near death visions psychological fantasies.
Washington report credits Robert Strauss as the decisive insider who pressured coal operators to accept the union offer and helped avert a broader failure. It notes Strauss handled calls to UMW leaders and steel executives, while White House readiness remained under scrutiny and staff organization urged for future crises.
The proposal suggests revising treaties to transfer control of the Panama Canal to the United Nations. It argues such an arrangement could reduce the risk of major wars and foster closer international cooperation while improving worldwide shipping.
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