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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
6
Editorial page items from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated May 23 1977 present opinions on local politics culture and civic affairs. Authors voices comment on policy debates public life and community issues of the era reflecting the newspaper’s regional perspective.
The debate over retirees holding full or near-full military pensions while serving in public roles intensifies in Congress and draws high level attention from President Carter. Proponents cite earned benefits and talent retention while opponents warn of unfair advantages and calls to end or reform the two-paycheck system. Some propose phasing out current retirement rules and requiring 30 years of service for full benefits.
The article argues Ray Marshall’s pledge to prune “Mickey Mouse” rules and focus OSHA on high risk industries like construction transport and manufacturing. It ties this efficiency to crime policing, suggesting reduced nitpicking offends public safety but boosts real protection.
Senate subcommittees forced and later embargoed testimony on nuclear weapons and Soviet targets while hearings were public. The chairmen pushed for closed sessions citing expediency, but reporters from UPI and the New York Times disclosed details. The material remains officially secret despite public coverage.
Commissioner Colton seeks to aid judges in criminal cases where defendants may represent themselves. The statement emphasizes autonomy for adults choosing self representation and references Colton's role in supporting judicial processes.
A reader rebukes Colton for commenting on an arrest and also defends foster parenting. The letter questions Colton's duties as safety commissioner and defends the judge and attorney roles. It quotes miscontext and defends foster care, noting long interviews can mislead and praising foster parenting despite challenges.
An inmate in Anamosa's men's reformatory condemns Linn county jail conditions as unconstitutional. He cites negative inmate opinions and suggests jail delays and plea incentives push guilty pleas and undermine the court process.
Washington analysis of Speaker Tip ONeill and President Carter shows a shifting dynamic in which the House leader maintains independence from the White House. The relationship is no longer a close partnership but a separate and equal balance, with ONeill avoiding automatic backing of Carter.
The piece thanks publicity for the foster care program during National Action for Foster Children week and notes the need for more homes. It also regrets Sunday's article quote calling parenting another’s child trouble.
The Harris Survey reports a shift in American values toward nonmaterial life, better human relations, and environmental concern. Majorities favor teaching basic living, nonmaterial pleasures, pollution avoidance, and personal connections over higher living standards, with a rise in humane, less material priorities.
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