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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
6
A Democratic congress pursues repeal of the Hatch Act to allow federal workers broader political activity. Critics warn reforms threaten civil service neutrality, warning that expanded activism could skew governance and civic protection.
Danbury based Grolier Inc an educational publisher known for Disney story retellings and a four volume children's vocabulary builder faces a $1.3 million loss on $48.4 million revenue and must revise debt and capital structure by September 30 or risk bankruptcy while competing with Hustler and noting the odd contrast between children's books and adult publishing.
Roscoe Drummond describes a congressional Washington gathering of top scientists. He notes an unprecedented surge in knowledge and argues the era’s debates may shape humanity’s future for decades, while stressing the wide scale of scientific discovery in living memory.
The piece weighs GOP nerves over President Carter amid talk of a Republican detector for him. It recalls Thurmond led tests, party divisions in 1970s, and contrasts Democratic and Republican loyalties amid market talk of genuine party shifts. It also covers science as a broader theme, noting limits of scientific power and the role of intellectual freedom.
A reader questions the ERA's meaning arguing it would force women into military service and combat roles, while not guaranteeing equal pay or promotions, highlighting potential legal and social implications. The letter discusses Sections I II and the two year ratification provision.
A reader argues the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment imposes federal control reducing freedoms. The writer predicts consequences including gender role changes, housing, schooling, privacy impacts, and job opportunities for women, urging a realistic view of ERA implications.
A porch theft was reported yesterday morning May 19 with two large urns of greenery taken from a front porch. The note appeals to the thief to return the urns intact, citing winter tending and moral guidance, and asks for forgiveness if returned.
The column weighs critics views on Victor Lasky's It Didn't Start With Watergate, arguing Nixon’s fall stemmed from his denial and obstinacy. It cites Meg Greenfield, William Safire, Patrick Buchanan, Nick Timemesch, and Gary Wills among others, contrasting claims about Kennedy, LBJ, and the Profumo Factor.
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