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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1980
Page
9
A former Linn County sheriff's lieutenant appeals to voters in a 1980 election context. He cites 8 years in the Linn County sheriff's office and 19,000 votes for him in 1976, stressing ethics, public trust, and the sheriff's leadership impact on 300 officers and residents. He asks electors to consider whether the incumbent has been a positive influence.
The keynote at the Iowa Democratic convention attacks the new right movement as a virus born of hate and argues Liberal candidates seek total government control. It accuses Culver of CFR and Trilateral links, Panama Canal concessions, SALT II support, ERA votes, and anti religious views, urging voters to study backgrounds and records.
The author argues for equality of women using Biblical examples. They cite the daughters of Zelophehad Lydia Priscilla Mary Magdalene and Phoebe as leaders. They contend Paul's writings and Galatians 3 28 support equality and urge openness to continuing revelation to justify ERA.
A reader laments the election near and questions how rights depend on life itself. The letter mentions euthanasia, Dr. Barnard, the Equal Rights Amendment, welfare abortions, and concerns that new laws may not fix inequities. the author signs Anita D. Schliemann.
Letter cites Oct 15 editorial criticizing sex talk, arguing modern fertility awareness methods rival oral contraceptives in effectiveness. It praises Billings ovulation, basal body temperature, and sympto-thermal methods, noting lower cost and fewer side effects, and urges clearer distinction from the old rhythm concept.
A reader urges Iowa voters to back Chuck Grassley in the upcoming November 4 election. The piece attacks Culver as fiscally liberal and debt-prone, praising Grassley’s conservative stance to protect farmers and rural economies and ensure a lasting heritage for future generations.
A letter argues confinement production sustains U S meat, milk, and eggs. Proponents say technology boosts availability and welfare through housing, space, mud cooling, and careful stewardship, while critics note abuse and dog predation outside towns.
A reader argues that voters in the 30th District should consider more than Republican and Democrat. They note the Libertarian Party fields candidates locally and nationally, and that voting choices can express dissatisfaction or influence policy beyond the two major parties.
The piece argues the 1980 campaign pits Carter proposals for a 10 percent contractor withholding against Reagan and Anderson defense of independent contractors. It warns the IRS Treasury plans threaten direct selling, including agents, realtors and distributors, in a wide range of industries.
The piece argues Senator Culver should not be returned to office, labeling him a follower of Ted Kennedy's liberal welfare state philosophy. It claims this stance expands federal handouts, grows bureaucratic control, erodes individual responsibility, and fuels deficits and inflation, hurting education and middle-class taxpayers.
The ad accuses Senator Culver of consistent pro abortion stance and support for foreign aid to communist nations, voting against defense measures, and opposing budget balance. It frames Grassley as contrasting choice with Culver, urging voters to reject socialist policies and reelect a conservative senator.
The article argues senator Chuck Grassley has varied positions on tax cuts with at least 57 shifts. It contrasts Kemp Roth support and oppositions and warns that such changes benefit wealthy individuals like Heinz while harming retirees relying on Social Security. It urges Grassley to support Social Security funding and oppose cuts.
In the campaign year before November 4, supporters contrast Carter and Reagan on gun policy. They allege BATF abuses under Carter and urge electing Reagan, backed by NRA endorsement, to curb BATF actions and oppose the 1968 Gun Control Act, framing the vote as decisive for firearms rights.
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