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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1980
Page
6
City officials weigh a 10 cent fare increase to lift adult rides from 30 to 40 cents amid rising operating costs. If kept unchanged, losses could reach 780000 in FY81 with grants balancing the rest. A public hearing on route changes is set for March 19 as yearly fare reviews gain support.
The Iowa Senate approved a plan to raise the wait for defeated bond issues from six months to one year before appearing on local ballots. Supporters say it reduces costs and nuisance, but critics call it harmful to local control and unfair to favored projects with strong public backing.
Anthony Lewis argues the presidential nominating process has destroyed party coalitions and replaced them with state primaries and media driven campaigns. He cites the loss of steady negotiation, the rise of single issue zealotry, and the press as de facto arbiters, urging a return to broader coalitions and longer term compromise.
Letters from Glen Rathje Gary Obadal and families thank all rescuers for quick thinking and combined effort that saved their lives during a snowmobile breakthrough at Coralville Lake. God bless all who helped.
Ross Young argues Nixon bombed Hanoi to free U S prisoners after North Vietnam reneged on release promises. He warns against risking female prisoners to abuse and condemns forced female combat drafts, asserting hospitals would treat venereal disease and contraception.
A reader alleges uncaring doctor responses in area nursing homes. Incidents include delays in hospital transfer for stroke and kidney failure, rude refusals to answer, and calls used to delay patient care. The writer cites Mrs K and Mrs Armstrong as witnesses to back the claims.
A longtime beneficiary thanks the Easter Seal Society of Iowa for its help with a wheelchair and fund raising, expressing hope for a strong annual drive despite high prices. The speaker, living with muscular dystrophy for 23 years, credits the society for needed mobility aid and ongoing support.
Columnist Michael Novak argues that women in the U S Army face pregnancy and marriage statistics affecting service roles. He questions Congress expanding registration and conscription, suggesting the Army would resemble a large maternity ward.
Carl Riblet Jr voices doubt about Carl Kane’s February 27 column on word usage. He argues Kane misdefines suspect and treats political figures unfairly. He urges careful language in reporting on officeholders and candidates.
A veteran observer warns that calls for wage and price controls could surge in this election year as Carter struggles with inflation. He notes Nixon used authority for political gain, and argues controls distort economies, invite shortages, and empower bureaucrats. The piece ends with a quip on aging.
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