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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1978

Page

6

Editorial page leaders named

Editorial page lists J. F. Hladky Jr as President and Publisher John Donnelly as Treasurer, identifying key newspaper executives.

J. F. Hladky, Jr John Donnelly

Carter anti inflation plan faces timing clash with special session

House Ways and Means Chairman Al Ullman argues the tax relief incentive should wait until January after Congress reconvenes not in a special session. He warns such sessions breed disorder while urging orderly debate for a complex plan backed by Carter allies, including Fed chief Miller and Ullman.

Carter House Ways and Means al Ullman D-Ore Federal Reserve William Miller Ullman

Positive campaigning favored in governor race by Fort Dodge visit

Governor Ray avoids attacking Democratic challenger Fitz Gerald in his Fort Dodge stop to emphasize ten years of record success. Analysts note incumbents often benefit from home turf advantage and positive messaging, while past contests show mixed results for negative attacks. Backfire risks from negative tactics appear near election day.

Ray Jerry Fitzgerald Fort Dodge Fitzgerald Des Moines Jim Schaben

Cedar Rapids praised as best city in Iowa by columnists

Cedar Rapids described as the best city in Iowa in a guest column by Pat McPartland noting Iowa Electric Light and Power and the University of Iowa as key institutions. The piece highlights low unemployment, strong education, and civic pride, framing Cedar Rapids as near Eden in life quality.

Kane Gazette Cedar Rapids Pat McPartland Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Iowa City of Five Seasons

Cedar Rapids and Iowa Views Through Seasonal Postcards

Eastern Iowans invite expression on topics about living in Iowa and Cedar Rapids. The piece envisions postcard scenes across the year from pumpkins and leaves to snow and blossoms, highlighting seasonal imagery and a closing remark on human honesty versus animals.

Clark’s liberal label tests Iowa campaign balance

In Iowa, Sen. Dick Clark faces a stiff reelection test as Americans for Democratic Action labels him the Senate’s most liberal. Clark vows to stay true to his principles amid a strong Jepsen challenge from the New Right, with abortion and single issue anger shaping undecided voters.

Des Moines Americans For Democratic Action U.S. Senate Clark Kennedy Iowa Senate Dubuque

Critics target Blouin Clark over energy price safeguards

Letter writers defend Rep. Blouin and Sen. Clark for supporting energy legislation that allows gas prices to rise gradually. They argue market-based pricing limits shortages, oppose guaranteed low prices, and praise leadership while urging citizens to back responsible energy policy.

Rep. Blouin Sen. Clark America Blouin

Letter Praises Cedar Rapids Library Service

A reader applauds Cedar Rapids for its library service noting a "books by mail" program for the handicapped. The writer describes moving from San Francisco after becoming disabled and thanks Cedar Rapids for enabling access to reading material through mailed book selections. The letter compares city services and urges others to vote on Election Day.

Cedar Rapids Public Library San Francisco

Vote for Kudart in 13th District Democratic primary

A letter from a reader recounts a Europe trip and urges participation in the upcoming primary. The writer, a Democrat, endorses Republican Bud Kudart as the district's representative, arguing the need for true local representation and urging others to vote.

State Senate Bud Kudart

Iowa voters urged to elect Jepsen over Clark

A letter argues Senator Dick Clark is too liberal for Iowa, citing ADA ratings, opposition to the right to work, large federal spending, and a stance against a balanced budget. It endorses Roger Jepsen, claiming he will voice Iowans’ wishes in Washington and oppose Clark’s supposed disregard for local opinion.

Iowa Sen. Clark Ada Washington Clark Senate Democratic Party Roger Jepsen Jepsen-Clark

Polls Highlight Role of Money in Elections and Voter Turnout

The piece urges widespread participation in the voting booth on Tuesday November 7 stressing that politics is big business and that spending does not guarantee competence. It promotes two party checks and asks readers to consider regional government via county home rule.

David Stanley John Culver Culver Linn Stanley Muscatine

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Editorial Art Heusinkveld J. F. Hladky Frank Nye John Robertson Mr. Carter Congress Linn County Muscatine County C.R U of Carl Kane Carl Eden University of Iowa University Martha Angle Robert Walters Sen Dick Clark Ted Kennedy Des Moines Register Chal Jepsen GOP Robert Ray Maurice van Nostrand Africa Newspaper Enterprise Association Senator Clark Paul A. Smith Maplewood Drive Europe Czechoslovakia Iron Curtain Kudart Rial Panama Canal Evans and Novak
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