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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1977
Page
6
The piece argues Congress may extend the ERA ratification deadline by seven years but questions the political and fairness implications. It warns extending the deadline could shift focus to Washington, invite states to rescind approvals, and erode public support, urging focus on changing minds instead.
The piece criticizes Griffin Bell for shielding details of Operation Chaos through gag orders while noting Helms’ defiance and urging resistance to official secrecy. It references the Helms plea, Judge Parker’s remarks, and the broader danger of secret power and domestic spying, including a Supreme Court stance on prior restraints.
Iowa Republicans Grassley and Leach press HUD to justify moving Des Moines housing office to Omaha and to reveal why the transfer is kept secret while praising Iowa’s leadership in housing aid. They seek congressional review and GAO scrutiny of the nationwide reorganization.
The Senate votes 56 to 25 against charging all government employees for parking in Washington DC lots. The measure sparked comments on taxpayer burden while IRS moves to challenge firms offering free downtown parking. The decision is seen as indifference to struggling taxpayers amid private sector cuts to perks.
A letter from Hudson's wife defends his winter care of ducks at Ellis pond stating he fed and saved ducks on his days off. She denies any political motive or setup and lauds his diligent park work.
The Mississippi Valley Council and Boy Scout units tally roughly 300 groups while Girl Scouts of America report 937 troops with 2577 volunteer leaders serving 14 288 girls. Cedar Rapids organizations like the Jaycees YMCA YWCA and Bob Dotzauer Teen Club highlight volunteer dedication shaping youth programs and crime deterrence.
A resident of the Linn County Psychiatric Unit commends staff for care and sound advice since August 24. The writer disputes a previous article’s portrayal of the unit as a party or circus and notes no favoritism among staff.
The staff at the Iowa Attorney General's Office, led by the Consumer Protection Division, earns praise for protecting Iowans from Arizona developers accused of land fraud. They contributed to the National Association of Attorneys General seeking reforms to the Bankruptcy Act. The bankruptcy bill died after the House blocked a provision for lifetime judges, highlighting political priorities over victims’ rights.
Residents near a vacant house on Ninth Avenue SW report broken windows and kids playing around a refrigerator with both doors open in the back yard. They have notified Police and Health departments but the dangerous item remains, fearing injury to grandchildren and others.
EPA labels 149 federal facilities as major polluters warning halt violations or face court. The list includes GSA central heating plant serving 100 buildings in DC and White House area, plus a Colorado mine tunnel, a South Carolina power plant, and bases in 11 states. Foot dragging cited as key barrier to cleanup.
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