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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1979
Page
6
The page presents editorials by John Robertson, managing editor, dated Thursday October 25, 1979. It analyzes political and social issues of the era, offering opinions and commentary on governance, economy, and public policy.
The article weighs the costs of teachers striking including lost pay and respect, noting Ohio's Cleveland stoppage as a case. It argues binding arbitration as a solution, citing Iowa as having such a statute and urges states to adopt arbitration to avoid class disruption and teacher hardship.
The 1977 PCB ban allows shipping legacy stocks abroad with minimal reporting. EPA justifies loose controls citing minimal foreign interest and reporting burdens. PCBs are highly toxic and persist, risking cancer and miscarriages. international cooperation is urged to address this growing problem.
A letter decries leftist opposition to Seabrook nuclear power as a threat to freedom and free enterprise. It lauds Gov Gallen and former Gov Thomson, criticizes the Kemeny Commission stance on licensing, and notes involvement by Russell Peterson and Lloyd McBride in anti nuclear activities.
Carolyn Lewis notes editor role while Dr Taylor joins others in Easter week 1977 statement urging nuclear energy abolition. The anti nuclear commission faced counteraction from an informed public, as evidenced by Seabrook events. The narrative frames activists arguing the danger as a cancerous growth to be removed.
A reader laments DeVere Hirt’s mother’s strokes and criticizes Hirt for not opening his heart to scripture. The writer urges faith in Jesus, cites Matthew 7 7 8, and asks readers to seek forgiveness and listen to heaven and hell teachings.
A reader argues against opponents of nuclear plants, praising nuclear power as essential amid fossil fuel shortages. They claim critics push for cleaner air yet oppose nuclear, and urge consideration of all facts and universal access to electric power.
The December NATO meeting tests ratification of SALT II as allies link modernization of European nuclear forces to the treaty. Senators remain unsure, with 55 undecided. verification concerns and potential SALT III implications loom as Brezhnev pressures rejection or acceptance.
Washington commentary notes growing imbalance between House and Senate as they clash over stopgap funding. The House backs restrictive abortion language and a 5.5 percent pay raise for lawmakers, while the Senate accepts looser language and approves a separate repeal measure that disappears. House members in the chamber reportedly revel in a perceived Senate retreat.
Letter thanks volunteers who aided the N Kilnan family in building a home described in Mary Burke's Oct 21 Gazette feature. The writer apologizes for perceived reporter misunderstanding and emphasizes the community's hours of free labor.
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