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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1978
Page
6
Iowa officials and van owners clash over reclassifying vans as recreation vehicles for license fees. The contention centers on whether vans used mainly as trucks or as passenger cars should be taxed accordingly, with a call for fairness and a practical, uniform fee approach.
The article honors Jensen for his long public service in Cedar Rapids and Iowa education. It notes his roles on the Cedar Rapids school board for 13 years including seven as president, election to the Area 10 Community College board now Kirkwood, and leadership as first president of the Iowa Council of Area School Boards. He was named outstanding lay college trustee by ACCT.
A letter cites U.S. News & World Report figures showing the wage and retirement dollar lose value amid rising prices. It argues inflation is a key issue in elections and endorses Jepsen Leach Tauke and Grassley as candidates defending dollar value.
A former volunteer recalls service in Nicaragua during 1969 70 and a recent letter urging action against the Somoza dictatorship. The writer seeks contact with other Nicaragua Peace Corps veterans and Nicaraguan Americans to inform the public about U S involvement and the ongoing bloodshed, inviting reader reflection.
The writer condemns Senator Grassley for backing a Carter Somoza letter and warns that Somoza's longer rule risks a Communist outcome in Nicaragua. They urge action and invite ex PCWs and Nicas to contact them. Also expresses thanks for Friends of the Public Library annual used book sale profits and volunteers.
The article notes Frank Nye question the voters’ concern over Sen Dick Clark’s liberal record. It cites Clark’s campaign financing including 78,595.50 dollars from labor in his last election and a recent 1,000 dollar contribution from Armand Hammer, the noted millionaire.
The letter criticizes Senator Clark for pro communist ties and a long voting record supporting welfare, busing, abortion, wage controls, and social programs. It argues Clark aids labor bosses and opposes American freedoms while praising Jepsen as the Americanist challenger. It warns Iowans to scrutinize Clark before the November 7 vote.
President Carter aims to repair his image after drifting from fiscal conservatism toward bigger social programs. He argues Democrats must embrace restraint to match a shifting voter mood and win party unity. Senators McGovern and Udall back spending moratoriums, signaling a conservative turn in Congress.
A brief meditation on life stating literature overflows with words. true meaning lies in desire, and satisfaction equates to death, as the author reflects on human aspirations.
A Sycamore Illinois wife decries the TV sports binge engulfing families. James Reston presents options from patience to confrontation and even withdrawal, exploring government views, psychology, and possible collective therapy to curb theater of sports. The piece ends with a personal note on long marriage and shared entertainment.
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