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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
6
The article reviews the draft S-11 style reform of federal crime law, noting fears of expanded government power. It praises moves toward uniform sentencing standards, narrowed wiretap, riot-proof rules, stronger press protections, and a new victim compensation concept, while questioning marijuana decriminalization and election interference provisions.
County Engineer Charles Hale told a U S house subcommittee that Iowa needs 364 million dollars annually for 20 years to repair bridges. He noted 21 percent of 500 rural bridges in Pottawattamie County downgraded to four ton capacity and urged more federal aid despite tight budgets.
William Safire discusses Patrick Caddell's Initial Working Paper on Political Strategy for President Carter. He warns the approach blends style with faux substance through staged actions and rapid achievements to win public support while pushing an anti free market ideology as a new synthesis.
A 1970s NTSB report highlights rising post crash fire deaths as airliners shift to jet power. Despite proposed safety standards, FAA delays on crash worthiness persist, with cabins built from flame emitting materials and insufficient enforcement endangering passengers.
A reader describes a proposed zoo housing only the state’s native animals. The arid region supports nocturnal and burrowing species, yet the exhibit attracts many local and out-of-state visitors. The writer argues this model could inspire a better zoo in their area.
A reader argues Iowa could host a high quality regional zoo using locally sourced animals from Bever Park, questioning regional scope and suggesting statewide support without state funds. The letter contrasts zoo travel from Des Moines to Adventureland and recalls childhood Chicago trips, urging a positive public discussion.
Kent State University survey of 500 undergraduates shows 50 percent rank large companies lowest in trust among 14 institutions. Professor Edward Logelin cites campus distance from big firms and persistent anti business attitudes as barriers, urging public education and campus dialogue to correct misconceptions about profits and the free enterprise system.
A letter argues against walk-in voter registration warning it invites fraud including herd campaigning to polls and cemetery voting. It asserts current pre registration ensures proper eligibility checks and honors sacrifices for free and honest elections.
The writer notes that clerical workers have roughly double the numbers today compared with 30 years ago and praises record keeping, suggesting increased civilization accompanies rising waste as society grows. The piece reflects on documentation trends and cites Carl Riblet Jr. from InterOcean Press Syndicate.
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