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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
6
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated March 10 1977 features opinion pieces on public policy culture and local affairs. The page reflects the paper’s voice of the era with commentary from staff writers and syndicated columnists.
The Iowa House and Senate education budget subcommittees, after seven weeks, split over funding levels for 1977-78 while agreeing on one point: COMS must submit 1975-76 and 1976-77 audits before any $1.2 million state aid. Senate and House staff pressed for audits. COMS resisted public release, proposing private viewing. The dispute centers on private funding of a public matter and constitutional questions loom.
Indiana finished fifth in the Big Ten and tied for fourth in standings but earned strong AP honors. Kent Benson made the first team, Mike Woodson second team, and Jim Wisman honorable mention, while Bruce King of Iowa appeared on the second team as top rebounder. The piece questions Indiana’s leadership and Bobby Knight’s coaching.
In Cedar Rapids, Carter sees cautious, largely favorable views from Republicans and Democrats alike. Locals praise his early approach but worry over foreign policy, Israel borders, and Cuba and Panama deals while Cedar Rapids faces job losses and a potential media spin off. New York Times Service.
A letter argues automation and surveillance erode American freedoms. The writer claims Big Brother controls travel speed, thermostat settings, home improvements, permit rules, and TV usage, asserting loss of free choice and rising prices. The piece concludes with a cynical call to resist conformity.
Letter to the editor accuses Sol Linowitz of conflicting interests as chief negotiator for the canal treaty. It claims Linowitz leads Marine Midland Bank and Pan American Airways, with ties to Torrijos regime. The piece argues the plan would shift billions in canal investments and bolster Torrijos while approving sale of military equipment to Panama's national guard amid rising threats.
The text questions the use of armored command cars and armored personnel carriers equipped with 30 and 50 caliber machine guns. It asks who these supplies are meant to arm and criticizes arming enemies, calling for a long overdue searching congressional investigation.
Editor notes a March 2 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals barring a newspaper and TV or radio station from same city. Saturday’s item says The Gazette and the KCRG stations are not for sale. The March 2 decision is appealed to the Supreme Court and FCC rules may allow cross ownership in the public interest.
A writer condemns abortion and argues for illegality, equating abortion with killing. The note also asserts value for elderly contributors like a farm grandpa and suggests the unborn child could shape the future. The author hopes laws reverse current legality.
The writer questions whether intoxicated drivers who kill by ramming another vehicle should face murder charges. He notes current law labels the act drunk driving, suggesting sympathy for alcohol users may shield them from harsher punishment. He argues the victim’s death is real regardless of weapon.
A Harris poll of 1,466 adults finds a 65 percent majority against the U S and other powers building nuclear plants for countries that lack them. Most fear that widespread capability risks a world threatening bomb and favor deescalating arms traffic.
The author argues against legalization citing odor and social concerns. They claim marijuana use should be restricted to trained individuals if proven beneficial and emphasize strong personal odor association from known users.
A reader questions management at Lake Macbride over lack of aquatic cover. They suggest planting water lilies to reduce erosion and support bass bluegill populations instead of continuing large fingerling walleye stockings.
A humorous nod to dogs as indispensable companions and allies of mankind, noting their unselfish love, honesty, and courage, with a wink at fleas as a shared burden across civilizations.
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