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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1978
Page
6
The piece argues that miners will gain 37 percent in wages and benefits over three years while coal output per hour drops 4 percent annually, signaling a broader trend: pay rises outpacing productivity across U S industry. It warns that failing to curb labor cost growth could fuel sustained inflation into 1980.
Legislature hints at adding a neutral checkoff box on state income tax forms after debate on current Republican and Democratic boxes. Taxpayers could designate $1 to support a party or the general fund. independents seek a neutral option to support both. The federal form in contrast already offers a neutral box and serves non affiliating taxpayers.
A letter writer questions Governor Ray and his Health Department picks Pawlewski and Middleton. The critic calls their public relations poor and their stance on nursing homes rigid, labeling Linn County Medical Society as liars and urging Ray to reconsider before seeking another term.
The letter argues that strong shipper demands in the truckload motor carrier sector will soon yield economic benefits to the public as payload rises by 17 percent. It emphasizes that public gains follow from increased efficiency in freight transport and higher utilization of capacity.
Paul R. Shawver of CRST argues for raising Iowa truck gross weight from 73 280 to 80 000 pounds to boost payload by about 17 percent, cut diesel use, and improve national efficiency. He notes gradual public gains and necessary carrier upgrades, with competition policing profitability. He cites state alignment and federal bridge standards as key. He also critiques political rhetoric on two party tactics.
A reader argues The Gazette correctly noted gallery turnout at the Equal Rights Amendment debate. Last year pro-ERA rallies drew about 4,000 with Iowa speakers. anti-ERA drew around 200 led by Phyllis Schlafly. This year pro-ERA crowds stayed away while supporters claim ERA already secures equal protection. funds allegedly come from small Cedar Rapids donations and far-right groups, urging transparent tracing of all money.
Washington residents plead for full representation in Congress, noting 700,000 residents pay federal taxes and lack voting members. They cite Walter Fauntroy and a 289-127 House vote urging a constitutional amendment, urging the Senate to act.
A Harris Survey finds 66 percent favor Muriel Humphrey completing her late husband Huberts Senate term and 46 percent would back her running for a full term. Public sympathy centers on Hubert Humphreys memory and courage, amid mixed views on Muriels own political bid.
A reader denounces the March 12 Gazette for reprinting a controversial Saturday Review Marion article. They accuse press sensationalism and biased revision, while praising Marion's positive progress and urging readers not to overreact to the coverage.
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