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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
6
Des Moines shootings reveal repeated gunfire injuries and fatalities. Authorities urge stronger state bans on concealed carry and tougher possession rules. Federal pilots show gun-control gains with drops in gun crimes, while hunting rights remain unaffected.
In a New York speech to the Young Americans for Freedom James Reston argues Reagan omits wartime risk of rejecting the canal treaty. He notes joint chiefs Ford Kissinger and Carter support the treaty while Reagan questions its future impact and global credibility.
A speaker criticizes Iowa agriculture leadership demanding immediate personnel changes. He advocates rebuilding the department with experienced staff, expanding reproductive capacity, ensuring farm market trust, and leveraging corn and soybeans to boost hog beef and milk output while aiming to lower taxes. He cites 1972 prices and a potential $1 billion state treasury if reform targets are met.
Letter writers accuse government and media of promoting blasphemous films and pornographic content while highlighting no fault divorce lawsuits led by Mr. Kleiss in Cedar Rapids. The correspondence questions constitutionality, cites religious motive, and notes support from judges and attorneys nationwide.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars avoided inviting President Carter to its national convention in Minneapolis, the first such omission in 27 years. Adjutant general Julian Dickenson boasted Carter will likely be left out again next year, prompting comments on the convention's image.
A brief reflection questions whether an all seeing all knowing God grows bored with a world devoid of human surprises and wonder. The piece ponders divine awareness and human creativity in a contemplative voice.
The Harris Sports Survey shows baseball ahead of football for the first time since 1968 among 1,246 U.S. sports fans. Baseball leads in the East Midwest and cities, with growing favorites among 18 29 year olds and college educated groups, while football remains strongest among suburbs and younger voters.
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