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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1977
Page
4
The article notes that 1978-79 remodeling estimates for Franklin McKinley Wilson and Roosevelt schools total 13 084 500 with equipment and fees pushing near 15.6 million double the 7.8 million sought in 1974. It cites Iowa 60 percent voting hurdle and urges a selling job to win support.
In a Sept. 8 debate on an energy bill amendment, Senator Kennedy proposes barring major petroleum producers from acquiring coal or uranium assets after enactment. The measure failed 62 to 30 as liberals supported it against conservatives. Proponents argue bigness threatens competition while opponents warn only oil majors possess the capital to fuel coal and uranium.
The Voyager craft includes a two hour Earth sounds recording featuring 27 selections and 90 minutes of music. It spans Bach, Beethoven, rock, blues, field recordings, and traditional pieces from around the world to showcase human culture for potential listeners beyond the solar system.
James Reston portrays Bert Lance as a calm, capable witness who defects the charges and attacks back, yet his clash with the Senate confirms he faces a longer, riskier battle to save his job, reputation, and future as a Georgia banker. The piece notes Ribicoff and Percy’s questions, press scrutiny, and the political cost for Carter.
A reader laments using Biblical quotes to finalize debates citing a Sept. 14 editorial. The writer questions tolerance for alleged misconduct by a figure named Selden and argues against selective propriety in social venues like massage parlors.
The letter advocates pet responsibility during Sept 14 24 warning owners to license vaccinate and confine animals. It stresses dangers of roaming pets including car accidents shootings fights and shelter intake and suggests seeking guidance from shelters vets or obedience classes.
Kenneth Eskey argues that school lunches waste food as many students refuse to eat the meals. He notes federal spendings and suggests menu changes and shorter serving times to boost appeal, urging greener, tastier options to reduce waste and improve student meals.
President Carter told evangelist Billy Graham in a long phone call that removing budget chief Bert Lance would invite further scrutiny of his officials. Carter argued the press wants Lance out before facts are known and warned ousting Lance could trigger a wider probe into his administration.
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