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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1979
Page
6
Finance Commissioner Hal Schaefer presses Cedar Rapids to rethink the 254 city cars and leases costing over 430000 yearly. He cites Fire and Police use, pool cars, and costly allowances, proposing consolidation, central garages, or mileage reimbursements to save.
Report on federal incentives shows oil industry received about 101.4 billion dollars in direct and indirect support from 1950 to 1977. Energy groups urge deregulation, arguing for higher prices to expand domestic production despite related tax advantages and policy acts.
The Gazette defends running a front page image of a hunted baby seal as a necessary, newsworthy portrayal of reality. It argues newspapers inform readers, provoke public response, and shape policy by revealing injustices that officials must address, despite potential offense.
The Highway Beautification Act interpretation flip by federal officials after pressure from Congress preserves 9,000 existing roadside signs and opens up about $18 million for their removal, reversing prior removal goals. Representatives Howard Johnson Kostmayer challenge the change while industry groups defend the shift as policy refinement.
Under a new treaty Israel would pull from the Sinai in nine months to allow construction of 10,000 settlements by major chains including Burger King, Colonel Sanders, Pizza Hut, Radio Shack and K mart. One month later the two nations would exchange ambassadors, returning those held for years. Los Angeles Times Syndicate
The text argues that the peace treaty superficialy grants self-determination to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza while excluding refugees and prisoners. It claims no real peace or benefits for Israelis or Egyptians, predicting continued conflict, military buildup, and worsening poverty among Egyptians. It warns mothers will grieve as children die for American interests, not a just cause.
The writer questions the Middle East treaty citing its weaknesses and potential for renewed conflict. The letter then shares the heartbreak of losing a family dog named Babbitt after an emergency wait for veterinary care, expressing guilt and seeking better after hours pet medical services.
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