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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1976
Page
6
Editorial page notes from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Saturday May 15 1976. Opinion pieces reflect local politics social issues and community concerns of the era with insight into civic matters and public discourse.
Iowa's supreme court swiftly handled requests to set aside Linn county murder trial juror information orders by District Judge Robert Osmundson. It granted immediate consideration, issued a temporary injunction, then compelled release of jurors' names, citing the right to a fair trial and the people's right to know. It set urgent hearings and ordered action "forth with," stressing dispatch and decorum in upholding fundamental rights.
Ford trails Reagan in delegates and faces tight finances. aides say expenditures near 8.5 million of 13 million permitted for primaries, leaving only 311000 on hand at week’s end. Analysts note potential quick funding options, but the lack of incumbency poses a bigger hurdle.
Washington reports that over 3,000 Americans earned more than 50,000 in 1974 yet paid no income taxes. Critics urge closing loopholes via revised tax rules, noting unfairness between high earners and wage earners. The piece ties tax politics to upcoming 1976 elections and figures like Carter and Reagan.
Cor Riblet outlines three unbelievable assertions a wife never listens to gossip a husband never gazes at other women and Democrats claiming not to differ from Republicans in a sharp satirical voice from Interocean Press Syndicate.
Federal and private sector pilots show flexitime four day weeks and compressed hours can raise morale and productivity. Congress weighs temporary exemptions to test a three year government wide experiment while unions warn on overtime loss and agencies fear mandating all agencies.
The piece observes Jerry Brown drawing adoring crowds with messianic overtones during a late primary surge. It cautions that redeemers are temporary and criticizes the cult of personality, noting Brown’s human limits and the gullibility he inspires while urging realism over hype. It cites media hype and public awe as fueling a false sense of certainty.
A satirical scene in New York portrays a Democratic meeting led by a charming, self serving figure who proclaims love for all Americans and pledges to curb big government while placating various party members. The exchange features Mayor Daley, George Meany, Louise Day Hicks, Abe Beame, and Hubert Humphrey as the crowd shouts amen and exits with dreams of defense contracts.
A reader letter argues for recognizing honesty in personal beliefs amid religious debate. The writer condemns false prophets, praises Bible purity, and contrasts past American strength from faith with present leadership focused on military power.
A brief religious reflection laments secular drift in America likening it to Sodom and Gomorrah while affirming the enduring truth of God’s word and the call to righteousness.
A reader denounces a syndicated editorial cartoon from May 11 that mocked Jimmy Carter as underground and compared Carter supporters to loose soil, saying the analogy unfairly targets his peanut farming and calls for fair treatment of politicians regardless of their profession.
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