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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1972
Page
8
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids paper dated Sunday March 26 1972 presents opinions on local issues. The columnists discuss civic matters, political climate, and community concerns. Readers are invited to reflect on policy, governance, and public service.
The article analyzes a proposed women rights amendment that would guarantee equal rights under law regardless of sex. It cautions opponents' fears about sweeping social disruption, noting many cited consequences are unlikely or unrelated to rights. It praises Iowa senators Hughes and Miller for backing the measure and Iowa's legislature for moving it forward as No. 6, urging more states to act.
A critical column argues Nixon shows restraint in urging the Pay Board bailout while labor leaders quit the board, risking a broader anti inflation strategy. It notes past union returns, predicts backfire, and cites referenda and polls on busing, education, and civil rights as context for public opinion on such policies.
Roscoe Drummond argues that public opinion on busing is misrepresented. Florida voters oppose long-distance busing and back equal quality schools, while nationwide polls show broad nonracist support for removing discrimination. He contends elites exaggerate disunity and urges focused effort on desegregated, quality education for all.
The piece argues cheap handguns drive gun violence in the United States with high homicide and robbery links. It cites a Massachusetts hearing on a handgun limit bill, notes opposition citing constitutional rights, and calls for stronger national gun control beyond local measures.
Paul Engle defends Nieh Hua-ling against a March correction by four Chinese doctors. He argues Hua-ling did not state Hu Shih was publisher, notes Hu Shih served 1949 51, cites Lei Chen case, Taiwan censorship, and calls for journalistic due diligence. Engle urges integrity and cultural solidarity.
The piece notes that heaven is pictured variously by different religions and temperaments. It cites a Moslem view of a paradise for women, an Irish view with angels and harps, and procrastinators and others who hope their sins won’t catch up. No man was ever scared into heaven.
Washington commentary notes history’s circularity as the 1952 anti againstness politics reemerge. It contrasts Eisenhower Nixon era demagoguery with today’s Wallace parallels, referencing ITT, anti trust issues, and a China visit teaser. The piece implies political leverage from opposing agendas and public cowardice.
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