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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1973
Page
6
A national poll reflects cautious optimism amid government woes high prices and fuel fears. The piece contrasts modern gratitude with Plymouths hardship while noting progress on Vietnam, prisoner recovery, and government reform, urging continued hope despite ongoing challenges.
A satirical essay argues to embrace energy scarcity by displaying obsolete motorized gear instead of destroying it. The Kwakiutl treatment proposes renting out gadgets on front lawns to flaunt wealth while mocking conspicuous consumption.
A humorous reflection on domestic roles and gender expectations. The piece compares husbands doing chores to a misfiring organization, citing Balzac to underscore the tension between ideals of liberation and everyday home life.
A reader argues fuel should first support fuel production and food, not home heating. They urge draining greenhouse heat, halting highway widening, and cutting overall consumption, calling for spiritual reflection and critique of government fuel policies.
A public letters section invites readers to submit opinions on issues and events. Each writer may publish one letter every 30 days. letters may be condensed or edited without changing meaning and are not anonymous. Writers should provide name address and readable signature with a non printed phone number for authentication.
Bruce Bross reflects on John F Kennedy in a personal reminiscence. The piece praises Kennedy's natural charm political intelligence and leadership qualities while noting posthumous debates about his legacy. It recalls moments from 1960 campaigns debates and his appeal to press and public amid disillusionment.
The writer argues Senator Haskell’s claim that rationing is inevitable depends on a narrow view of free enterprise and social capital. The letter asserts that closed minds, not just policy, drive calls for rationing and labels such stance as stupidity.
A letter to the editor questions President Nixon’s energy and travel habits. The writer accuses him of hypocrisy for urging rationing while using planes for himself and his daughters, calling for leadership that shares sacrifices and criticizing his staying in office.
A reflective piece discusses Christmas lights as a small energy use, praising the season and unity through prayer. It expresses personal intent to light displays for four weeks, noting lighting as a display of feelings and celebratory of Christ's birth. The author asserts freedom to celebrate and mentions a fuel crisis.
Letter argues against a 30 to 50 cent per gallon gas tax citing higher burden on the poor and tax load. Proposes coupon rationing with free basic allotment and costly extra coupons for overuse, plus targeted tax credits for special cases.
Citizens oppose a plan to close schools in winter and stay indoors in summer arguing it would harm learning and push children to seek entertainment at home with radios and television.
Russell Baker recounts a comic and fictitious origin of Thanksgiving focusing on Myles Standish John Alden and Priscilla Mullens with satirical names and absurd misadventures. The piece features mock surveillance Bravos like J Edgar Squanto and quirky exchanges ending with the line about talking turkey.
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