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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1979
Page
6
The pope's friendly reception in America contrasts with deep public disagreement over core issues like birth control abortion divorce and homosexuality. He urged compassion and unity urging that no Christian be alienated yet some Americans resort to hate toward pro choice views.
Editorial urges Cedar Rapids to plan for a bus-based future citing past mass transit value and rising fuel costs. It notes a selective government reserve of 1000 buses, asks for new routes and funding, and proposes measures like a four-day workweek to boost bus use and public accountability.
A letter argues that the founding fathers linked liberty to divine Providence guiding the Declaration and Constitution. It decries Supreme Court rulings and warns that removing God from public life erodes religious freedom and conscience. It laments a current drift toward secular governance.
The writer criticizes the high court for reading new rights into the Constitution including abortion and school prayer. They warn the nation is no longer under God and hope Pope John Paul II can help restore the original pledge. They question minority status for veterans and lament perceived government overreach.
In a response to a letter about park signs, the writer praises Cedar Rapids parks while noting accessibility issues with restrooms and benches. They defend current candidates and argue for a change in the parks commission, citing overgrown weeds and aging plantings as areas for improvement.
The ICC ordered Midwest rails to assume control of freight on the bankruptcy Rock Island line amid hopes for service continuity. Farm groups welcome the stopgap but warn it won t solve core transport problems as barge and rail capacity strain farmers who expect 40 million tons of grain to move via Mississippi routes this year.
A narrative argues that distrust in humanity raises prescription costs. It follows John Doe, Dr. Smith, and Pharmacist Jones as they navigate rules, records, and safety practices, illustrating how overregulation slows relief and wastes time. The piece calls for trust in people to reduce costs and speed care.
The Vietcong and other former guerrillas flee Vietnam as Hanoi advances a new party line claiming liberation came from regular troops not civil war. South Vietnamese defectors fear repercussions and seek asylum. Congressman Harold Sawyer notes arriving refugees may gain preference for jobs training and loans in the United States.
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