Inflation fight speaks louder than Meany split
The article reports a tense White House exchange between President Carter and AFL CIO Chief George Meany over wage and price controls. It notes labor leaders privately supported Carter’s aims while Meany framed inflation fighting as the president’s job, depressing hopes for a voluntary restraint plan as GM signaled price hikes.
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Substantial support for arms control across the US
Louis Harris finds 71 percent favor detente with the Soviet Union and 75 percent support a new SALT arms control agreement. A recent survey of 1,563 adults shows broad backing for US Soviet cooperation and potential summit plans with Brezhnev. Majorities also favor three other areas of potential agreement.
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Editorial and letters on ISEA, Gazette bias, and detente views
Readers critique The Gazette for bias against the Iowa State Education Association’s endorsement of Governor Ray and note SPACE endorsements. The piece reviews poll- carried attitudes on Russia relations, SALT, trade, and detente with a majority favoring gradual progress and cautious U.S. policy.
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Nixon memoirs in Iowa sell slowly amid Watergate fatigue
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City bookstores sales of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon run light with many copies remaining. Clerks note readers tire of Watergate while libraries report little demand though interest could rise as readers learn the book centers on Nixon’s self view rather than scandal.
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Margaret Holley praised as top choice for Cedar Rapids transport director
A former Transportation Department worker commends Margaret Holley for the Cedar Rapids School District directorship, arguing she knows local routes and regulations, differs from a male appointee, and deserves to lead bus safety and driver relations.
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St. Joseph’s Fun Days at Marion May 12–14
Parish members recall St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Marion sponsoring Fun Days for three days May 12 13 and 14. Fr Pepper and Fr Ryan delivered 175 carnival ride tickets to the Recreation Department around May 5. A parish member attended all three days with Linn County Care Facility residents invited last year.
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Endles s wait for the press greatest miracle perfection
Cy Douglass examines newsroom changes from typewriters to laser wirephoto and larger staffs, noting color and speed. He traces critics including Ralph Nader, ombudsmen growth, and pressure for reader feedback through letters, columns, and councils shaping a more transparent press.
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