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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1976
Page
9
A reader condemns electoral apathy in the United States noting many voters back candidates solely by party, regardless of beliefs on defense, gun laws, and welfare. The writer urges researching all public offices and supporting those who share coherent views, not labels.
Iowas independent candidates face legal barriers as poll watchers are barred on election day. As Eugene McCarthys Iowa coordinator I seek public help to scrutinize election officials for biased instructions or denial of access. Contact McCarthy legal HQ at 366 5506 with any improper polling conduct or voting irregularities.
The writer condemns Henry Kissinger's October remark on Carter's Yugoslavia stance as evasive and presumptuous. He argues Carter's employment plan relies on demand, innovation, education, and production, not on government expansion or deficit spending. He calls for public aid to curb discourtesies that may affect the election outcome.
Gerard J. Glaza argues against ending secret ballots and endorses Congressman Blouin for district representation. He critiques Riley’s promissory contract idea, praises Ford's presidential record, and contemplates a shift toward a strictly limited, capitalist government in 1980.
Orlie J Workman advocates people skills and public engagement as key sheriff qualifications. He touts leadership, fieldwork, and administrative competence to maintain close contact with residents and staff.
A reader denounces Carter for downgrading the nation and praises postwar prosperity under prior policies. The author recalls travel across the country, notes rising homes and industry, laments unemployment and welfare dependence, and urges voting for Gerald Ford to restore national status. The letter argues against Carter’s promises and warns against further giveaways.
A Democrat observer critiques Carter’s economy stance as labor purist and warns against perceived nepotism in foreign policy. The letter questions Carter’s credibility citing a controversial claim about sending his family on diplomacy and references a clash between his religious image and secular associations.
A Northeast Iowa poll of 778 shows Ford leading with 50.8 percent, Carter 25.1 percent, and 20.8 percent undecided, while Tennessee and Illinois poll results yield Ford 151 votes, Carter 96, and 89 undecided out of 344. The piece stresses campaign openness, touts Ford’s upset risk, notes Carter’s transparency claims, and cites historic defeats of incumbents.
A reader accuses the Gazette of favoritism toward Republican candidates and suggests editorials should be paid political ads. The writer argues for objectivity and balanced coverage to prevent misinformation.
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