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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1978

Page

6

Public Aid and the Great Coal Strike Standoff

The U S Chamber of Commerce reports public assistance to striking miners during the coal dispute amounts to food stamps and unemployment pay, worth far less than the $400 weekly contract gains. The piece notes taxpayers subsidize both strikers and higher consumer prices, while Congress remains inactive and business bears a double burden.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Congress

Readers propose political reforms to curb campaigns and conflicts

A letter argues for 30 day campaign limits and public funding only, free candidate airtime, a single six year presidential term, staggered Congress terms, divestment from stocks, no re elections, and end to lobbyists to reduce oil industry influence and balance payments. It cites gas rationing and criticizes Sen Russell Long.

Congress

Hallmark Nursing Home Stalwart Owner Seen Among Residents

A former employee recalls Gerald Edleman at Hallmark Nursing Home, arriving before breakfast daily to greet about 60 residents. He also led the weekly Hallmark bus outings to nearby towns and parks from spring to early fall.

Gerald Edleman Big Green Hallmark Mark Edleman Hallmark Mr. Edleman

Congress abuses the franking privilege revealed in Missouri case

The piece highlights Rep. Bill De Burleson using taxpayer funded mail to push his forward contracting stance via a mass mailing to 19 000 constituents. The effort cost more than 111 22 per response and drew criticism for congressional mail waste and calls for reform.

Washington Bill de. Burleson Missouri Burleson Frank Capitol Hill Common Cause Congress

Kids TV reform nears attention on misleading ads

The FTC plans two pronged action against kids TV ads targeting preschool and elementary audiences with highly sugared foods. A total preschool ban is suggested while for older children stronger disclosures may replace bans. Parents’ role in monitoring is urged to curb overreach and keep programs on air.

Federal Trade Commission FTC

Carter faces urban policy test as cities shift vote

The Harris Survey tracks President Carter's slipping city ratings as urban support becomes decisive for the 1980 election. Cities show a 58-40 percent Carter majority in 1976, while suburban and rural areas lean Ford. The piece argues the White House must build a stronger urban base to win nationally.

Carter White House Jimmy Carter South North Rhode Island Minnesota East Midwest Gerald Ford Ford

Speaking of human rights in the Biblical heritage debate

A letter argues Israel defends its right to live amid surrounding threats and centuries of persecution. It questions land concessions and compares Arab claims with biblical origins, noting Arab oil wealth and land purchases near Washington.

Israel Land of Russia

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Cedar Rapids J. F. Hladky, Jr JF. Hladky John Donnelly John Robertson Iowa U.S. Chamber U.S Sen Russell Long Louisiana Lionaire Hallmark Nursing Martha Angle Robert Walters House Senate Postal Service Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Henry L. Bollman R-Okla Commission Senate Ethics Committee Newspaper Enterprise Association Carl Ribiet Jr The Harris Survey ABC News Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate Biblical Heritage Samaria Judea Jesus Jordan Arabia Potomac Massachusetts
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