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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1972
Page
9
The piece notes likely violations of Iowa code 740.14 as candidates filed contribution and expense reports with Secretary of State Synhorst. It argues nonresidents may donate but cannot be used to campaign. Authorities historically nonenforced, with speculation Turner's interest in enforcing campaign finance rules.
The Gazette defends its independence in endorsements, citing past support for Democrats and Republicans based on issues and records rather than party. It notes endorsements have favored both sides, with examples including Culver, Lyndon Johnson, Hughes, and Nixon, and argues the writer of the "jackass" note misstates the paper’s stance.
The text argues against labeling an 18 year old as a boy in headlines, citing legal voting rights and maturity. It critiques titles like Boy Meets Girl and Man Meets Woman for gendered assumptions and practical timing issues, invoking Plato to illustrate the difficulty of managing youth.
Thieu presses for hard terms from Hanoi on troop reductions in the South as a secret understanding links North Vietnamese withdrawals to Saigon demobilizations. Analysts see Nguyen Van Thieu leveraging the issue to bolster his political position while Kissinger renews talks.
Sam Archibald of the Fair Campaign Practices Committee reports a record year for political complaints, noting negative campaigning and alleged espionage. He cites the dirtiest trick as a candidate’s workers using a Jewish name to urge votes for the opponent, calling it a reverse smear.
A Cedar Rapids opinion piece lists railroads payroll and tax figures, car counts for September, and names several local employers. The letter questions traffic changes on Second and Third avenues and includes a Halloween mischief tale from Toddville residents. It also covers child support garnishment questions and thanks to hospital staff and helpers for an injured person.
The proposal suggests reversing traffic flow on Third avenue to boost ramp visibility and, to balance volume, considering reversing Second or Fourth avenues. The aim is to reduce obstruction to track sightlines, noting the Fourth avenue corner is farther from the street. Further study is recommended.
A nostalgic reader recalls Halloween in the 1940s noting simpler tricks and treats. The letter laments modern fears about tampered candy with razor blades dirt or drugs and questions why such dangers have emerged.
The mother reports a garnisheed check for child support after a year with no payments. Kenneth Perry, Linn County Clerk of Court, facilitates a court hearing where both parties agree on weekly support. The judge orders the garnisheed funds to go to the mother and assigns all court costs to the ex husband.
Jerry Sanders of 6300 Avenue NW reports that no Deb Sanders lives at that address as listed by the writer of a letter in The People's Forum on November 4.
A reader reports three black and white cats killed on the same day along a one mile stretch north of Cedar Rapids. The writer condemns the owner for abandoning the litter and urges humane action, noting mothers could be spayed and shelters used.
On the foggy morning of Oct fifth my son Jerry Bell had a serious accident at the corner of 6th Avenue and Fifth Street NW. He was badly injured and spent time in intensive care at St Luke’s. I was worried and upset, and now that Jerry is home and improving I thank two ladies who helped me to the scene and the ambulance attendants who showed kindness.
The Gazette carried Jack Anderson’s claim that Senator Eagleton faced Missouri arrest records for reckless driving. Anderson apologized and retracted on Aug 1, with the retraction appearing Aug 2 on page 14 of section B. The writer questions why the retraction moved from front to back.
The Gazette editorial page invites reader opinions on issues or events not personalities. Letters should stay to one topic and fit about 400 words. One letter per writer per month. all letters may be shortened. no anonymous posts. Writer’s telephone number follows name, address and signature for authenticity.
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