Ford weighs handling of Earl Butz rebuke in campaign
The piece analyzes President Ford's choice to reprimand but not dismiss Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz after a racist remark. It notes effects on the farmbelt, Brooke’s criticism, and contrasts with Carter warnings, while remarking on political strategy and reactions within the campaign.
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Callaway Abuse Allegations Split Senate Panel Over Colorado Ski Expansion
A Senate interior subcommittee divided along party lines on whether former Army Secretary Bo Callaway abused power in pressuring federal forest officials to permit expansion of Crested Butte ski area, where he had a financial stake. The Democratic majority charged abuse. Republicans found only poor judgment and no abuse.
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New Jail Trend Fixed Sentence debated in readers forum
In The Gazette the Sunday column reprints Joseph Tybor’s AP piece on fixed sentences or flat time sentences. Forum participants argue rising crime and recidivism warrant rethinking penalties and exploring alternate sentencing with 1978 code revisions. David Fogel of the Illinois law enforcement commission backs matching punishment to crime.
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Editorial letters on social security earnings test and politics
A series of reader letters discuss the Social Security earnings test, praising Rep. Mike Blouin's proposed changes and criticizing The Gazette's editorial stance. They reference a July 1975 bill to raise the income limit, index benefits, and assert the need for attention to senior citizens. Readers from Cedar Rapids and Mechanicsville urge informed coverage and critique.
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Word Oddities and The Frog Sticker Usage
A column by Theodore M. Bernstein explores meanings of frog sticker and the weather sense in Jimmy Carter’s region. It discusses the use of too as a casual understatement and contrasts formal usage with common practice in writing.
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Complete openness? Carter should try it
Journalist William Safire critiques the Carter campaign for evasion on eight month delays in releasing the 1970 contributors list and related records. He questions use of corporate aircraft and ties to Capricorn Records figure Philip Walden, urging full disclosure of tax returns and conflicts of interest.
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Richman photographs shine in Amana collection exhibit
J H Richman, a Cedar Rapids photographer, produced notable images of the Amana people during their communal era. His works are featured in the historic Amana photographic collection to be exhibited this year. Officials seek information about Mr Richman and his life and work.
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