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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1979
Page
8
The Iowa State Government committees debate reform moves to curb or speed voting and consider moving party selection inside voting machines to allow voters to set party affiliation privately. The idea, seen as a boost to turnout, would apply to counties with machines and aims to replace outside levers.
Ten Western states balk at the 55 mph speed limit after fuel shortages loom. Lawmakers argue 60 to 65 mph would be safer and still conserve fuel if strictly enforced, noting the public already drives faster and that tailgating rises with tighter limits.
A frustrated customer recounts a confusing experience at the Johnson Avenue post office trying to mail to France. She notes changes in window service, references a wall display detailing ZIP and parcel post steps, and considers calling for help after twenty minutes of perplexing instructions.
The writer describes a postal exchange at Johnson Avenue P.O. and questions who gains from rate hikes, comparing a clerk recalling 31 cents an ounce, and noting an overseas slot misread as out of town. He cites the Five Seasons Center and Billy Graham as examples of large draws and argues partial gains beat none.
A reader criticizes high prices at the civic center for Roy Clark concerts describing $50 seats as ridiculous while noting cheaper options at the Cattle Congress in Waterloo. The writer argues entertainment should be affordable for all and warns tickets may rise further.
A reflective piece argues America lost unity after Vietnam and grew more materialistic. It urges citizens to reclaim cooperation, care for others, and faith in the Savior to restore hope and moral direction amid contemporary problems.
Blouin takes a US government role overseeing information security with a mandate to expand staff from seven to about thirty to inspect government data for potential declassification. Critics question the need and cost, asking how the nation has managed without him and whether this increases inflationary pressures. the appointment cites a $47,500 yearly pay for the adviser position.
A reader complains of loud entertainment at the Five Seasons Center home show. The writer and companion covered ears and questioned the value, suggesting softer background music and more expo conversation space would improve the event.
The National PTA and volunteers rate TV violence and sexploitation, urge clearer sponsor responsibility, and critique network decisions. They warn against censorship via FCC license pressure, praise high quality programming, and call for parental critical viewing rather than blame on television alone.
A Harris ABC survey shows 60 percent support legal abortions in the first three months, up from 53 percent in 1977. The antiabortion minority is better organized and may influence politics, while most Americans favor a woman’s right to decide with medical input.
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