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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1979
Page
9
The article traces how public resistance and scientists own fear hindered scientific progress from Aristotle through the Renaissance. It notes Aristotle’s enduring influence, the Church’s suppression of doubt, and Leonardo da Vinci’s secretive research due to fear of ridicule and reprisal.
The piece traces Copernicus, Bruno, Galileo, Newton, Darwin and Wallace, noting fears, censorship and delays in publishing major ideas. It links public disbelief to suppression while asserting ongoing need for visionaries and courage to share truth.
A letter to the editor asks why private insurance companies refuse to insure nuclear plants despite assurances of safety. The writer seeks a follow-up explaining the insurance issue and potential protections for plant operations.
In a May 20 1979 Cedar Rapids Gazette reader asks why rely on coal plants when a 650 MW Council Bluffs unit is efficient and clean. The letter questions nuclear costs, insurance, waste disposal, undergrounding, long term guardianship, and financial responsibilities for decommissioning and surveillance.
The writer argues Mary is central in scripture and tradition, praising her as sinless and the greatest human, while also criticizing energy policy and advocating modest energy use to reduce consumption. The piece blends religious reverence with political stances on conservation and local policy.
The letter argues that using 240 million gallons of jet fuel monthly would require refilling one Boeing 747 every 10 minutes for 24 hours daily. It adds that such a service would easily secure inbound and outbound reservations at Cedar Rapids.
The author argues that women's liberation has been distorted by zealots. He notes the ERA's push for absolute gender equality risks invalidating protective laws. He critiques extreme positions from both ERA backers and HEW absolutists, urging sober reflection on the consequences.
Carl Riblet Jr argues that ignorance of law is no excuse for wrongdoing and critiques HEW Title 9 how colleges must budget women’s sports. He cites cases on female representation in varsity football and a North Carolina man seeking to play on a women’s team. He questions homosexuality rights and alimony shifts, ending with praise for female potential yet warning against sexual confusion.
A compact aphorism about courage and duty contrasts roles of a woman and a soldier in guarding a path. The line emphasizes consistent defense rather than selective effort across tasks.
America's foreign policy is blamed for internal quarrels as several NSC aides resign or switch roles. Brzezinski reorganizes duties bringing further uncertainty while Mondale clashes with Attorney General Bell over CIA FBI reform. The situation fuels staff morale decline and doubts about presidential resolve.
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