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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1979

Page

6

VAT proposal stirs reform talk in Congress

Federal money experts revisit a value-added tax as a stealth levy shifting burden from income to consumption. Supporters argue it could trim federal taxes and boost exports, while critics warn of inflation, regressive effects on the poor, and price hikes beyond tax intent.

Cedar Rapids

Kennedy Interview Probes Chappaquiddick Record and Trust

CBS reporter Roger Mudd questions Ted Kennedy on Chappaquiddick and the man’s character under stress. Kennedy cites 17 years in the Senate and past positions, saying others will have to judge guarantees for future conduct.

Ted Kennedy CBS Roger Mudd Chappaquiddick Mudd Kennedy United State Senate United States Senate

Opposite of if discussed in reader exchange

Carl Kane recounts an exchange sparked by Fred Kluss on the opposite of if. Various words are proposed before Kluss concludes unless is the opposite of if, noting its need for negation and conditional reversal.

Kluss

Cuba accused of sending African children to Cuba for indoctrination

In a Washington report, Jonas Savimbi alleged that Cuban forces in Angola were systematically shipping African children to Cuba for up to 15 years of ideological indoctrination, a charge dismissed at the time. The piece frames international reactions to the claim and the idea of a new form of slavery.

Washington United States U.S Cuba Africa Angola Jonas Savimbi Brazzaville Congo Savimbi Island of Pines Portugal America Andy Young Carter South Africa CIA Soviet Union Freedom House

Boat People Critique and Economic Strain in Letter

A reader laments U.S. immigration by boat people, arguing many Americans struggle with jobs, fuel, and welfare. The writer claims minimal aid to native families and decries perceived disparities in assistance such as housing and travel benefits.

United States U.S

Boat people and Iranians spark anger at U S policy

A reader voices frustration that Vietnam vets receive poorer treatment than boat people, questions aid priorities, and criticizes U S handling of Iranian protests, the embassy takeover, and foreign leaders. The letter condemns government officials and vows to change voting choices.

Nuclear mishap report pins blame on many groups

The presidential commission's long awaited Three Mile Island report cites human, institutional, and mechanical failures that led to the accident. It criticizes operators training and says NRC needs restructuring while rejecting doomsday claims about nuclear power.

Three Mile Island Pennsylvania White House Congress Commission

Thoughts on Congress and the dollar in 1979

Carl Riblet Jr reflects that logic acts like a double edged sword for Congress and congressmen. He notes inflation fears and currency strain, predicting peril for those who wield logic as a weapon as Americans face economic pressure in 1979.

Congress

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