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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
6
The Iowa Senate passed a land use bill but critics say its structure undermines long term goals. Counties would form yearlong commissions to draft local policies for a state panel that would span 30 months before dissolving, risking a reset to square one and possible weakening of the concept.
AT&T and 23 Bell System companies renew efforts to push anti competition legislation. Critics note the 80 percent market share and warn competition could shake long distance revenue subsidizing local service. Government scrutiny and uncertain precedent cloud any swift change.
The Pencil Makers Association notes pencils have a four century legacy and proposes August as Pencil Recognition Day. Annual US production exceeds 225 million pencils in 300 types and 70 shades, with 40 raw materials and 125 steps per pencil.
James Reston discusses Carter administration cabinet recommendations on limited amnesty for illegal aliens, mainly Mexicans, and the risk of expanding legal residency for those here five years. The piece notes enforcement needs, border surveillance, employer penalties, and the looming choice between lawbased policy or amnesty driven by migrant pressures.
A reader letter condemns The Gazette for a slanted piece about Frederick B. Morris and Brazil. The writer, a longtime Gazette carrier, asserts Morris’s claims are unverified and stresses that police misconduct by a few individuals does not reflect official Brazilian policy.
Frustration rises as the gas company digs 15 to 20 holes on a segment between F and E avenues on Fourth Street NW then covers with cement. The city later has the gas crew remove the cement and repave with asphalt, prolonging street disruption.
A reader urges immediate CB radio use in emergencies citing two prior uses that saved lives. They recount directing ambulances to a fatal crash at mile 236 near the Starlite cafe and stress that 10-33 signals should clear channels to avoid delays. They commend ACB devices and call for public instruction for families and bystanders.
The letter argues against converting prime farmland for a 15.6 mile expressway along highway 30 citing 425 acres and a 64 foot median. It questions foreign farmland purchases and urges road improvements, slower speeds, more patrols, rail revival, and soil conservation as top priorities over cementing cropland. The author contrasts with Germany and China while urging preservation of soil and criticism of current land use.
An 18 year old student reports receiving a notice from the Linn County air pollution control officer about his 1962 Chevrolet Impala smoking from the exhaust for over five seconds. He faces a May 16 deadline to repair or abandon the car with an estimated $300 repair cost and argues for relief or support.
A Cedar Rapids reader commends Father Martin Laughlin for his 25 years as a priest at St. Patrick's Church. The tribute praises his dedication to others and hopeful influence on the community, invoking the acclamation Ecce sacerdos magnus.
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