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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
9
A political column notes orthodoxy fading in Iowa as figures like Harold Hughes and George Milligan depart expected paths. McGovern and Dave Stanley stir conventions by stepping beyond traditional roles, signaling a shift while many Republicans await Governor Ray’s 1974 plans.
James Reston argues the press bears blame for sensational grand jury headlines while defending investigative reporting. He warns that publishing indictments and investigations damages reputations and pressures outlets to reveal secrets, urging stronger self scrutiny and standards to protect grand juries and privacy.
The piece outlines President Nixon's prepared or mental list of possible vice presidential nominees should Agnew resign. It cites Melvin Laird John Connally Nelson Rockefeller Ronald Reagan Daniel Evans John Love Barry Goldwater Elliot Richardson and notes their credentials potential congressional confirmation and Watergate distance.
In a letter to the editor residents complain that sewer charges equal 55 percent of water use and rise in summer due to lawn watering. They advocate outside-water meters, note costs for seasonal attachment, and warn of paying for unused sewer service. It also includes a tribute praising Marion Education Association's support for a junior high bond issue.
The Gazette welcomes readers to submit letters up to 400 words each writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed and edited without changing meaning. Include name address readable signature and telephone number to help authentication. anonymous submissions are not published.
Congress reviewed a metric conversion over ten years with bills from 1970s to 1972 and renewed proposals in the current session. A 1973 Commerce Department study urged gradual change, while California moved to teach metric in public schools. Pro and con arguments are summarized in today’s procon feature.
A 1968 congressional authorization funded a 1.5 million dollar study by the National Bureau of Standards. Issued in July 1971, it urges a 10 year national program to shift the United States to the international metric system, arguing it will unify manufacturers and aid consumers without raising living costs.
The Gazette notes a gradual voluntary shift to the metric system, deeming the change less rough than it appears. It cites numerous American enterprises in science, engineering, medicine, space, optics, pharmaceuticals and the military already adopting metric measures, with many foreign autos also using metric units without upsetting buyers.
The piece argues that adopting metric measures would not hurt U.S. business and would align production with global norms. It claims potential boosts to export trade, efficiency, and simplicity, with high start-up costs offset by long term gains. It urges overcoming excuses and moving to metric adoption now.
The argument against immediate metrication cites insufficient data on costs and benefits. It warns that conversion could fuel inflation, harm economic recovery, burden small businesses, and face public opposition to a $60 to $100 billion price tag.
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