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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1981
Page
9
A critique argues that party reforms have damaged the Democratic nominating process by diluting leadership and creating a vacuum filled by single issue groups. It warns the oldest party risks becoming a mere vehicle for various well intentioned factions rather than unified guidance.
A Cedar Rapids reader outlines concerns about proportional representation in 1980 Democratic conventions. He notes factional blocs based on moral issues, labor, or professions, and warns reforms could become self serving. The author commends inclusion of women and minorities but calls for a balanced, clear process.
A Washington reader profiles Mary, a hard working mother of five who earns 180 dollars weekly and relies on AFDC food stamps Medicaid and other aid. The piece argues tightened eligibility could push her and others to quit work and join the truly poor, undermining projected savings and national welfare goals.
Stella Engel notes radio blockers mispronounce terms like forte panacea in-TRICK-uh-sees precedential vs presidential and comf-ter-bull. The piece surveys how words once spelled stay pronounced, citing facade as fuh-SAHD and lessons from past usage for modern spelling.
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