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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1978
Page
6
Editorial page presents John Robertson as managing editor guiding opinions and newsroom voice. It notes editorial direction, oversight, and weekly columns shaping the paper’s stance. The piece highlights commitment to local issues, balanced coverage, and community dialogue through editorials.
The House voted 395 to 12 to ban almost all labor union activity in the armed services. The Senate approved a similar bill last year. Critics warn the move could spark court challenges and provoke soldiers to form unions, though prospects for widespread unionization remain distant.
Iowa Safety Commissioner Larson and Governor Ray weigh reviving the helmet requirement as motorcycle fatalities climb. In 1978 the state could break the previous record, with 63 deaths by September and 50 of 69 riders not wearing helmets in 1977, underscoring calls for renewed safety rules despite rider opposition.
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone notes the 112 red robed cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the pope. He sketches the responsibilities and prestige of the papal office, noting the daunting list of titles and the burden of global moral and political issues. The piece highlights the intense security and global attention surrounding the conclave.
Prominent athletes and psychologists criticize Little League and other youth leagues for pressuring children before adolescence. They cite stress, ego stakes, and unqualified coaches, urging adults to focus on self esteem and proper supervision rather than early competitive programs.
A well meaning woman corrects a speaker on saying Ms. She instructs to say emm ess and to avoid emphasizing the ess. The exchange highlights how people insist on how to address others.
A Cedar Rapids reader and widow since 1945 thanks The Gazette for starting a senior citizens page and says he enjoys his new home and long-time readership. He hopes other seniors join in supporting the feature.
David Osterberg lives in a 9 by 12 foot wood heated home with no running water to conserve energy. Linn County Health officials demand his home be upgraded within 90 days, prompting a letter writer to defend conservation and applaud Osterberg while reflecting on a family’s 18 year old daughter with brain damage and advocating for group homes and care for the mentally disabled. Mrs Edward S DeWees 4451 Blairs Ferry Road NE
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