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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1978
Page
6
An editorial page entry reflects the newspaper's perspective on current events of October 1978. It presents arguments, opinions, and analysis typical of opinion sections with a focus on political and social issues of the time.
The piece argues Congress withholds Equal Pay Act and other protections from 17 500 federal workers while neglecting to publicize the issue. It notes past flare ups over pay equity and ethics reforms, cites Sen Glenn and Sen Clark pushing for grievance procedures, and highlights limited coverage and ongoing discrimination among 16 500 House Senate staff and 1 000 Capitol architects staff.
The piece argues for a narrow exemption and a special agency to monitor Capitol Hill hiring, noting no opposition among lawmakers to fair practices and predicting quick reform. It also includes personal remarks about reading habits and a reflection on bans on books by communists and Nazis, and concerns about Cedar Rapids restricting access to certain books.
The writer argues against removing books from shelves claiming only broad reading expands minds. They warn censorship destroys a sacred freedom and encourage encouraging children to read widely to discern rights and wrongs and make independent decisions later in life.
A reader argues against banning classic books for racism or sexism. He defends accessible literature for children, questions views on aging and gender terms, and calls for teaching differences while emphasizing shared humanity and religious faith.
A Cedar Rapids family earned a Public Library summer reading prize a free evening meal at Gregory's Roosevelt Royale but the restaurant refused to honor the gift certificate. After slow service and a 20 minute wait they left embarrassed and inconvenienced with no expiration on the certificate.
A Hiawatha resident scene explains why neighbors fear property rights changes and seeks direct answers from Linn County. The writer argues homeowners invested to protect families and values and insists on facts before agreeing to any county actions.
Safire reports Mexico holds vast oil potential once kept secret by a Guardians of the Secret. Under Jose Lopez Portillo the reserves grow to 20 billion barrels proven with 37 billion probable and 200 billion possible. The piece discusses U.S. interest, cartel dynamics, and OPEC membership questions as Mexico shifts toward energy independence and a big export role.
The Harrises receive ten years to life on a plea deal reduced to simple kidnapping under California law. Credit time and good behavior could release them in under five years, provoking questions about justice and premature release of terror defendants.
The column notes Willard Espy’s witty sonnet on precise diction and cites Robert M. Upton of Raleigh who questions government and Developmental Evaluation Center titles as nonsensical. Bernstein argues such labels risk confusing taxpayers and defends punishing precision in language.
A customer praises a restaurant for honoring free gift certificates earned through effort, urging that certificates without dates should still be respected and used as promised. The item highlights appreciation for earned rewards and fairness in honoring promises.
Editorial argues that GSA fraud signals broader government corruption across agencies. Cites GAO finding up to 25 billion dollars lost to crime yearly, with historical examples from Washington, Webster, Fall and Udall. Calls for open, flexible purchasing and stronger internal probes.
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