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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1973
Page
8
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated March 4, 1973. Coverage reflects the period’s civic concerns, opinions, and community issues with commentators offering perspectives on local governance, social policy, and public affairs.
The piece notes Attorney General Richard Turner’s ruling that the open meetings law does not apply to the legislature, while all other public bodies must comply. It cites Rep. David Stanley’s push to close loopholes, requiring public votes to close sessions and minutes naming votes and reasons, aiming to ensure taxpayers know how their money is spent and urging all agencies to follow the legislature’s example.
Sen Eugene Hill of Newton argues reducing early starting age would allow seniors to graduate at 17 and avoid interaction with 18-year-olds. He cites concerns about drinking and smoking pressures, but opponents call the change premature and unlikely to be needed.
The piece argues that relaxing minor drinking laws in Iowa has not led to worsened youth behavior. It notes past prohibitions kept drinking limited among students, and 19-year-old adult rights have been surprisingly reassuring. Should problems arise, targeted legislation can be timely and well tailored.
A column on shifting meanings of elite and slang like elitist, with examples such as ASH and DAYTOP acronyms and the phrase pan out, tracing how language reflects social attitudes. includes notes on WE TIP and a California gold rush origin of pan out. Species Features Syndicate, New York Times
Louis Harris survey of 1,505 households from Feb 14 to 17 shows 44 to 41 percent congressional edge against President Nixon over federal spending. Public favors Nixon on record 59 to 40, while Congress earns 45 to 38 negative rating. region and education divide support.
A Harris survey shows 51 to 37 percent agree Congress is right to oppose the President’s spending program, while 55 to 33 percent say Nixon concentrates too much power in the White House. The public favors executive congress interaction over unilateral White House or Congress action, yet opposes specific year-by-year cuts that threaten favored programs. Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate
The writer objects to HF 298 granting survivors half of a judge’s retirement benefit. He calls it a ridiculous special interest bill and argues judicial retirement is already generous, urging judges to fund survivor benefits themselves rather than taxpayers. He questions why survivors of judges should have special privileges unavailable to other citizens.
A reader commentary notes a senate passed bill requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets and fears a future helmet mandate for bicyclists. The writer argues helmets hinder safety and fun, citing drivers failing to see cyclists as the key risk factor.
Letters debate personal helmet choice and highway safety urging drivers to slow down. They challenge OEO as social welfare, noting OEO funds haven’t gone to ADC or OAA programs, and urge taxpayers to seek clearer government priorities. A Cedar Rapids housing site dispute prompts voters to scrutinize spending on a new home.
A Newspaper Enterprise Association piece argues Americans are chronic under estimators of costs across government and industry. It cites military overruns and highway projects, noting inflated final totals versus early guesses and urging creation of a Department of Unforeseen Consequences with bright analysts to better anticipate future costs and impacts.
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