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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1973
Page
9
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Sunday September 9 1973 presents opinion pieces and commentary. The page features editorials and columns reflecting local and national issues of the era.
The Iowa newspaper notes Sen. Harold Hughes will leave his U S Senate seat when his term ends to devote the rest of his life to religious service. It recalls his career from trucker and state official to governor and longtime reform advocate and praises his conviction and courage.
James Reston argues Nixon fights on multiple fronts while blaming others for Watergate. He notes the president defies Congress and court rulings, hints at fear and distrust, and probes why Nixon proclaims independence yet clashes with institutions.
The Cedar Rapids school election faces a director district ballot question after 57 petitioners forced a rerun. Proponents claim geographic representation improves fairness, but critics warn of rivalry and uncertainty. Past results favored retaining at large membership by 53.1 percent to 46.9.
Mrs Eleanor Kupsey of Paulsboro New Jersey offers a family origin of the phrase bite the bullet Her son Johnnie hid a bullet between his teeth to stop laughing He burst out laughing and the bullet dropped Two days later Mrs K learned of the incident John is now 29 and cannot pass airport metal detectors he must be searched.
A Washington feature reports that the Small Business Administration minority program for black businessmen is controlled by three Thurmond associates. John Patrick, Marshall Parker, and Horace Crouch oversee funding and policies, drawing protest from black and minority leaders.
Merrie Schroeder argues in Cedar Rapids that advancement in education is available to teachers who seek it. She counters Mrs. Brennan’s claim that women are not encouraged to advance, noting her own experience of finding open senior positions by asking and taking initiative.
Lenore Crisman argues for reconfiguring Cedar Rapids school board into city districts to ensure equal voice for all areas as current members come from a single city section. She responds to Harold Fuller praising California and contrasts air, parks, and courteous drivers with Iowa concerns.
Evelyn Burritt writes from 409 Day Street NW praising Cedar Rapids for preserving trees and green space. She contrasts with Southern California and New York smog and traffic, noting local concern for environment and city. She and her husband plan to raise children there.
The Gazette invites reader opinions on issues and events with a 400 word limit per letter. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days and letters may be condensed or edited without changing meaning. Anonymous publication is not allowed and a writer’s name address and handwritten signature with a non printed phone number may be required to authenticate.
Buckley critiques The Times for pressuring professors who endorsed Nixon over McGovern. He cites Ithiel De Sola Pool and others, noting a mix of defiance and contrition, and questions why the Times avoids probing its own editors. He argues Watergate reshaped judgments, urging academic independence.
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