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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1975
Page
6
Editorial content from the Cedar Rapids Gazette on Wednesday October 8 1975 covers opinions on local affairs, national events, and public policy. It presents viewpoints from staff writers and syndicated columnists reflecting the era's political climate and community concerns.
A proposed bill by Iowa Representative Smith would allow the Small Business Administration to make low interest long term loans to farmers once approved. Critics question benefit level but supporters say rising costs make SBA support essential. The bill also enables pooling pollution control needs of small firms into single bond issues, boosting parity with large companies and aiding new entrants.
The New York Times piece cites Soviet critic George A. Arbatov condemning U.S. rights abuses while praising outside pressure on totalitarian regimes. It details cases of dissidents Bukovsky and Tverdokhlebov, Amnesty activists, and Panov emigrations, arguing selective intervention and Western unity shape outcomes.
Nervous spokesmen say the United Fund did not buy air time for CBS telecasts of Echoes of the Guns of Autumn on Sept 28. Network newsmen report callers in at least 12 cities vowed not to donate to this fall's drive over perceived ties between the fund and the hunting program. The fund's public service spot aired free, and officials did not know of the show's airing. Some fear donor mistrust may linger despite assurances.
NBC marks its state spotlight with Iowa on Today Friday from 7 to 9 am on channels 6 and 7. Barbara Walters will interview Iowans including Paul Engle of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. Walters will visit a Cedar Falls area farm guarded to prevent crop trampling by crowds.
A tribal member defends respected beliefs and accuses Donald Wanatee of unfounded public allegations. He notes tribal representatives attended the Sept. 18 hearings on senate file 1953 to advocate passage. The tribe says financial records are open for members and invites government auditors to examine statements.
A New York reader frets about sheltering Democrats from midtown depravity during the next party convention. He visits a Seventh Avenue porn parlor to illustrate perceived degradation and political consequences, arguing for sanctuary and possible protective legislation.
A Washington opinion asserts Congress acts only to placate lobbyists and avoid risk. It argues gun control measures are steps to look decisive while failing to protect presidents and candidates from assassination. The writer cites Oswald and Wallace rifles as not being “Saturday night specials” and warns of political self preservation over public safety.
The piece argues against “Saturday night specials” and urges Congress to pass a strict gun licensing and registration law with penalties that block unlicensed possession. It notes past presidential commissions recommended licensing and questions who Congress should heed, criticizing the NRA's opposition.
The Washington based Zero Population Growth reports a 33 percent six week staff boom. If continued, Earth would be filled by ZPG workers by 2001. ZPG plans to stabilize at 16 people, claiming carrying capacity has been reached.
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