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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1979
Page
6
Editorial page notes the paper’s leadership: F. Hladky Jr as President and Publisher John Donnelly as Treasurer and John Robertson as Managing Editor on Friday May 4 1979.
The Iowa general services director approved finishing a government building with 850000 not in the appropriation, citing implied authority. The attorney general questioned the move as beyond executive power, while Gov. Ray called it improper. Lawmakers fear future unilateral spending and seek clearer legal borders.
The piece argues blandishments rather than threats shape policy as five Soviet dissidents including Ginzburg face trial. It notes Helsinki Watch links, U S arrests like Crawford,Enger, Chernyayev frame-ups, and hints at SALT II and grain talks as leverage while urging Carter for human rights.
A reader charges The Gazette with protecting Iowa banks while arguing banks operate as profit makers. The letter claims local banks abuse licensing and rate laws, notes high profits at out-of-state banks, questions customer service, and urges leveling protections across all for profit businesses.
A Gazette report on the April 30 swearing in of 11 recruits notes a minority member, Elliott, joining the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The letter highlights Elliott’s prior Rockwell-Collins guard role and a $2000 yearly pay cut, questioning minority recruitment and urging reconsideration of the vacancy Elliott left.
Christine Boots appeals for federal funds to support the Foundation II Runaway Shelter. The message argues cutting aid could endanger youths seeking a fresh start and a chance at life, urging officials to provide necessary support.
A Cedar Rapids 14 year old faced two counts of assault and one of sexual abuse. The writer deplores the light punishment and argues the crime merits harsher sanctions, noting the lasting harm to the victims and criticizing juvenile court outcomes. The letter questions fairness and justice in juvenile adjudications.
The writer argues inmates are repeat offenders and defends prison guards. He questions what crimes inmates committed, notes cold cells and rights debates, and explains solitary confinement procedures while asserting inmates harmed society and guards face risks.
The Wall Street Journal reviews a new gadget by Ron Popeil that scrambles eggs in the shell for 7.77 dollars. It uses a needle and motor to blend the egg with a five second press, claiming no mess and a perfectly blended result.
Senator Jesse Helms prepares a minority report opposing U S aid for the Egyptian Israeli peace treaty. He warns the plan may overarm Israel and Egypt and invite Soviet leverage amid Arab anger. He targets settlements and nuclear nonproliferation while implying U S voters face higher costs.
A Washington observer panel from Freedom House concludes Rhodesia’s 1969 vote was free and fair for its 2.9 million black voters. They found high turnout, one vote per person, and multiracial government support, despite intimidation in some isolated cases.
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