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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1978
Page
6
The ERA faces a March 22 deadline for ratification or it fails. Critics say deadlines are unnecessary, arguing amendments need long cycles to reflect broad public will and that constitutional change should endure beyond temporary pressures. The piece urges dropping time limits and focusing on enduring fairness.
Walt Griffin argues for registering voters when obtaining driver's licenses, noting benefits for first-time licensees and the need for legislative study. He calls for consistent county by county registration reports and periodic updates to improve public transparency and streamline the system.
A letter argues against racial and housing discrimination and praises seven handicapped girls living at 1312 First Ave NW. The writer describes daily interactions, mutual care, and a neighborly atmosphere, claiming property values have not depreciated and the home enhances the neighborhood.
The writer defends ending all taxes, labeling compulsory wealth extraction as theft. He argues private competition can fund essential services and cites private fire departments, offering position papers and scholarly works to support free market solutions. He says government should gradually open markets to private providers and invites further discussion.
The Conservation Commission plans to purchase the former WCF N Railroad right of way between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo using public funds. The land would be turned into a public bike and trail corridor for recreation. They hope legislation would require adjoining landowners to fence the property.
The former Wisconsin judge Archie Simonson defends his controversial rape case comments while facing renewed scrutiny amid ERA debates. Eddie Slovik's widow seeks $70,000 in National Service Life Insurance, challenging the Army's past denial. Opinion columns critique government by the people and land use amid railroad and conservation tensions.
The writer condemns political exploitation of abortion, questioning why anti abortion forces attack Sen Dick Clark but not Gov Robert Ray, and why Roger Jepsen is endorsed over Jerry Fitzgerald. They doubt genuine concern for babies and warn voters about manipulation on November 7.
The Harris ABC poll shows Democrats ahead 51 37 in Congress races, but Republicans lead on key issues. Voters favor Democrats for tax relief by 42 26, while Democrats hold a 52 26 registration edge. Inflation control narrowly favors Democrats 33 32, with Republicans preferred 35 32 on cutting federal spending.
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