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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1977
Page
8
An editorial argues that raising the retirement age to 70 is a partial fix at best. It notes Senate approval after House action, questions fairness, practicality, and the need for nuanced measures of ability rather than age alone.
The Ga zette unveils a policy restricting Xrated and unrated film ads to four column inches daily without illustrations, listing only film name theater address and hours. The measure aims to balance reader taste with press freedom amid advertiser excesses and varied community values.
Norman Cousins argues the push for fundamentals risks undercutting humanities and arts. He notes longer life expectancy, shorter workweeks, and boredom as health risks, urging stronger educational quality, teacher incentives, and balanced curriculum to develop creativity and practical skills.
The writer argues against ratifying proposed treaties over the Panama Canal citing personal experience in Latin America. He recalls events from 1903 including the U S Nashville presence, Panamanian independence, and the Hay Bunau Varilla Treaty while asserting the canal is vital to U S security and naval power.
A reader urges fearless stance on Panama Canal rights and condemns violent ad imagery at a local drive-in. The letter also argues for citizen input in party priorities and explains changes to precinct caucus procedures and a meeting on October 26 at Farmers' State Bank in Marion.
The House Ways and Means Committee seeks a near tripling of Social Security taxes over ten years. The plan would raise the tax base to $39,600, set a 6.9 percent rate, and lift the maximum payment to $2,732 by 1987, threatening families and employers while fearing fund depletion.
Letter questions Gazette coverage of police protective gear. Writer argues publicizing vest use alerts criminals and undermines officer safety, noting Chief Irons did not request publicity. Concerns focus on front-page decision and broader city coverage.
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