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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1978
Page
6
Editorial page by John Robertson Managing Editor outlines opinions and key issues of the day reflecting the newspaper voice and stance on contemporary events. The brief notes set the tone for reader commentary and call for civic engagement.
The Harris survey shows 4 to 1 public favor for a tax credit on the first 4000 in wages for new private sector jobs. Administration opposes broad business tax cuts while arguing credits could reduce public make-work programs and keep jobholders independent as private hiring absorbs workers from public programs. The White House backs cautious stimulus while stressing continuance of retraining efforts.
A letter writer cites Abraham Lincoln to argue for obeying constituents. It recalls Sen. Edmund G. Ross and six other Republicans who voted against Johnson’s impeachment, noting Johnson’s benevolent Reconstruction policy and that principle trumped majority passion. It suggests Lincoln would have approved Johnson and several Republican dissenters.
A reader objects to a bill regulating rental housing and another on sales requiring building code inspections. The letter warns of housing shortages, potential confiscation, and increased living costs, urging senators to oppose the measures. The writer supports farmers and questions how proposed policies affect costs like electricity and transport.
Letter to the editor argues that blame for higher food costs at year end lies with policies and supply chains, not farmers. It notes grain prices were higher decades ago while farm inputs now cost many times more, and warns legislation would raise family expenses. The writer urges readers to critique government tobacco subsidies and health education spending alongside agriculture.
A report discusses large sums reserved to stabilize peanut and cotton prices while defending the real farmers who grow food for the United States and much of the world. It argues against blaming those farmers for market dynamics and highlights policy aims.
A born again Christian defends Jesus Christ against claims that he is a fable. The writer recalls salvation in 1968 and asserts Jesus is real and responsive, urging readers to seek evidence in scripture and to accept him as savior.
Theodore M Bernstein critiques sloppy language and the use of had in written English. He cites examples from cooking and editorials, defends had as a verb, notes Chaucerian roots, and warns that marrying to escape something rarely succeeds. The piece cites Allan Crawford Price and Carl Riblet Jr. as readers commenting on substandard usage.
An amusing Washington scene unfolds as 50 farm animals disrupt the capital. A goat enters the Senate chamber and bleats for two hours before a vote. a chicken faction lodges demands including restitution from Col. Sanders. The animals are detained as unregistered lobbyists.
The Harris Survey shows 59 percent believe prices are rising faster than a month ago, dragging President Carter’s economy handling rating to 72 percent negative and 24 percent positive. Confidence in his economic stewardship has fallen from 47 to 24 percent in 10 months while inflation worries fuel pessimism about a future recession and demand higher inflation control.
Washington report says Carter lacks ardent supporters and fear on Capitol Hill. Advisers suggest tougher leadership, staffing, and even firing maverick aides or Cabinet members to restore respect and deter opposition, though such hardball tactics may not be approved.
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