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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1978
Page
6
The FTC expands its honesty in advertising push to require endorsers to test products and verify claims. Pat Boone signed a consent order over Acne Statin, admitting responsibility as the first paid spokesperson to face restitution. The dispute highlights consumer protection aims and the risk for entertainers.
The piece argues government action against bacon additives and cancer claims from frying beef are overblown. It cites historical nitrite use and notes laboratory hints, urging focus on real cancer cures rather than fears, while predicting industry adaptation and public skepticism toward health scares.
A Washington Star piece surveys the evolution of US political parties from early founders to a near two party system, notes internal party splits and factionalism, and cites a 1975 postal contract with wage projections and union influence, suggesting denationalizing the Postal Service as a theoretical fix while acknowledging political obstacles.
A reader criticizes Al Swegle's May 17 Gazette article titled Beef prices hit all-time high arguing media bias. The writer notes broad inflation, cites neglect of clothing costs, and accuses headlines of inflaming anger toward farmers and the beef industry.
Letter to the editor criticizes farm coverage and defends reporting fairness. Editor Swegle notes reporters cover stories regardless of outcomes. Mentions May 17 piece on cattlemen finally turning a profit after years of losses. cautions about safety near Coe Road.
On May 17 a car pulled into our path near Squaw Creek Park risking injury during Norway Day celebrations. We thank Denny Frary and the KCRG crew for live coverage and Doug Krile for filming. We urge drivers on Center Point Road to stay in their lanes and avoid further danger.
The humorous ditty notes that French sayings advise a deaf husband and blind wife yet argues money makes marriage more secure. It quips that wealth would help any union endure.
A bargaining team for the U S Postal Service meets with the four major unions aiming for a contract to take effect in late July. First class postage rises from 13 to 15 cents, a 15 percent jump since 1976, with labor costs cited as the largest postal expense and a warning that stamp prices may reach 20 cents as costs soar.
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