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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
3
Cedar Rapids failed to approve a two-part public library expansion despite a majority in favor. The main library won 54.5 to 45.5 percent, but Iowa's 60 percent bond threshold halted the project, with the west side branch also losing by a similar margin. Calls persist for bond-rule reform to restore straight democracy and let voters decide.
The piece argues UCLA's schedule may not be the country’s toughest and doubts whether the Bruins would go unbeaten in tougher leagues. It notes their home-heavy schedule, Wooden’s aggressive zone press, and the dynasty’s resilience despite graduations and early departures.
A reader objects to lowering police height standards and warns cutbacks threaten disabled education funding. The letter urges recognizing student winners from Washington High School in Des Moines marketing contests and questions why positive accomplishments receive less coverage than negative news. Editor notes mention a decision to consolidate school winner paragraphs.
An analysis notes an oversupply of pornography in Denmark where legality allows sale. Competition pushes prices down and poorer producers fail while exports rise. If export demand falters, firms face a choice to improve or perish, though the product has no redeeming social value beyond prurient appeal.
A quotation from the Inter Ocean Press Syndicate argues that Americans fear pollution but resist paying for pure water air scenery and government while chasing profits. The author warns against sacrificing long term purity for short term gain.
James Reston examines Barry Goldwater’s claim that President Nixon may legally order reprisals or reintervene in Vietnam under his commander in chief role. The piece critiques the idea of independent presidential authority without new congressional funding or approval, noting evolving circumstances after prisoners and troops returned home and questioning the White House explanation for Cambodia actions.
The March 24 Gazette highlights determination and achievement. Read about local individuals whose persistence led to notable success, reflecting the community’s values and spirit.
A reader notes that regulation gym suits were reportedly no longer required in Cedar Rapids schools, a change said to have been decided two or three years ago. The writer hopes teachers inform students, praising the move to ease hardship for girls previously marked as having less.
A distressed young mother asks for an abortion citing inability to support another child. The doctor suggests killing the infant to cut costs, prompting the mother to consider saving money and seeking alternatives. The scene highlights harsh attitudes toward poverty and reproductive choices.
The Gazette invites reader letters to the editorial page with rules: limit 400 words per letter, one per writer every 30 days, content focuses on issues not personalities, no poetry, and letters may be condensed or edited without changing meaning. Writers must provide name, address, readable handwritten signature, and telephone number for authentication. anonymous publication is not allowed.
James J. Kilpatrick argues conservatives must face the growing corruption allegations surrounding the Nixon administration. He cites ITT, Watergate, Vesco, and a possible CIA subversion plan, urging strong presidential leadership to restore trust and prevent forfeiture of respect.
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