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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1972
Page
11
Sunday editorial page of the Che Gedur Rapids Gazette from November 26, 1972, features opinions on local politics social issues and national affairs. It reflects the era's perspective with commentary from staff writers and guest contributors.
Iowa highway planners back the Raymond route as a middle ground between Palo and Gateway options for the 1 380 corridor between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. The commission weighs public reaction before final decision, with Gateway favored for cost savings and broader access to I 80, though Raymond offers fewer displaced homes and lower environmental impact. Olympic champ Mark Spitz teases a $14 000 swim offer.
The battle for Democratic national chairman centers on whether to roll back reforms from 1972. Westwood supporters push Mitchell as pro reform ally while anti reformers back a return toward the old guard. Names like Muskie Segal English O'Brien and Strauss loom as potential picks.
Rep. Arthur Small proposes a special citizens’ aide to assist inmates in penal institutions. He argues a dedicated ombudsman would address prison grievances, though the existing citizens’ aide already handles inmate complaints, suggesting specialization is unnecessary to avoid duplication.
In a local forum letter the writer questions the Linn-Mar bond election and argues taxes are not the sole reason for prior defeat. He urges questions, on-site visits, and clarifies misperceptions about classroom space and frills, advocating support for student education funding through direct Salvation Army donations.
A Washington Star Syndicate column critiques Scott Foresman guidelines for improving the image of women in textbooks. It mocks sexist language fixes and highlights how changes alter historical statements and gender roles. The piece references Germaine Greer and comments on the male dominated publishing industry.
A federal judge rules a Ten Commandments monolith cannot be displayed in front of Salt Lake Citys Metropolitan Hall of Justice. The piece notes public approval locally yet flags the ruling as contrary to divine law and moral order, sparking editorials warning of cultural decline.
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