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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1978
Page
6
The piece questions bills restricting smoking in public spaces in Iowa. It weighs enforceability, potential overreach, and costs to police and courts, noting fines for first offenses and civil fines for repeated ones. It calls for careful consideration before turning smoking into a crime.
William Safire argues the Panama Canal debate yields no losers among accommodationists pragmatists and stalwarts as Senate amendments pass. Carter's allies claim victory signing treaties while pragmatists tout restrained policy and security safeguards against a right wing tilt.
In a sharp standoff, Ronald Reagan and Senators Helms and Allen back amendments to fortify U S claims around the canal while criticizing Carter's handling of the turnover cost and foreign policy. The piece argues for measured, verifiable security and warns against appeasement, urging cautious support with conditions.
A spring 1976 Caplovitz survey of 1,982 Americans in four cities questions the depth of austerity amid inflation and recession. It notes reduced living standards and new coping strategies while economists argue most Americans faced a milder downturn.
A reader laments declining school fundamentals and calls for more study of the three R's. They cite 1976 Maryland courts where 6,000 parents gave up parental responsibility and urge civic action, blaming both educators and parents and invoking Proverbs for guidance.
A reader criticizes modern schooling and defends traditional three Rs of right respect and responsibility. He questions board decisions and praises foundational learning while debating David Hendin's Life after Life column and Dr Moody's work. The letter contrasts medical limits with divine power and cites biblical verse.
A nationwide poll by Opinion Research Corp shows 48 percent want U S military superiority over the Soviets and 74 percent back higher taxes to fund up to 10 billion dollars yearly in military programs. It finds 64 percent doubt Moscow would honor a new SALT deal and only 8 percent view the U S as much stronger today.
A 1999 fan group urges Space: 1999 fans to contact National Save: 1999 Alliance in Columbus Ohio to rally for conventions and reruns on local stations such as KCRG Cedar Rapids. The appeal notes Moon base Alpha and the crash of the Moon from Earth orbit as the series backdrop. Activate fan letters by September 13 1999.
Doctors propose early detection of abnormal fetuses to help couples decide on abortion. Counseling is urged before any decision, to ensure the choice is truly wanted and bears lifelong consequences.
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