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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1978
Page
6
The independent newspaper lists J. F. Hladky Jr as President and Publisher with John Donnelly as Treasurer and John Robertson as Managing Editor, identifying the executive team and newsroom leadership.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland sparked debate in Iowa by suggesting corn could drop to $1.50 a bushel. Critics argued the remark was imprudent and could affect farmers and farm-state lawmakers, though others noted existing price support programs and feeding options. Bergland defended his candor while acknowledging policy limits.
The piece weighs the return of 11 MIAs due to Hanoi led searches and questions whether diplomacy with Vietnam will aid wartime families. It argues for formal relations to ease aid and economic discussions while noting families’ enduring grief and distrust of Hanoi.
Signi Falk notes Common Cause, founded in 1970 by John Gardner, marks eight years with the release of How Money Talks in Congress. The report outlines how money influenced legislation such as the Consumer Protection Agency bill, no fault auto insurance, and airline regulation, and highlights ethics reforms. Falk profiles ongoing efforts, candidate monitoring, and lobbying disclosures while praising the organization as a civic voice.
The piece argues the Carter administration used parole politics to extend John Mitchell’s prison time. It links a Carter fund-raiser Cecil McCall to the parole decisions, alleging political influence and a biased ruling favoring Carter allies while punishing Nixonites in a wrongful, vindictive pattern.
The letters discuss Bob Hope being named honorary Jew and a jest about 2000 years of per secution. The piece comments on Arab demands to Israel for withdrawal from West Bank Golan Sinai and Gaza amid wider regional conflict. It frames the struggle as a battle for supremacy with historical territorial claims.
A reader condemns violent Arab protests in Washington aimed at the shah of Iran and argues against America acting as global arbitrator. The letter cites biblical verses to urge fearlessness and principle over "unique" national influence, urging protests be held in Arab lands.
A Norway resident writes to denounce a Gazette front page claiming a Mafia label for local youths. She defends the community, noting few misbehaviors and years-old incidents cited as recent, urging constructive actions and criticizing shoddy journalism.
A reader critiques a Sept. 11 Gazette article titled Citizens in fear of Norway Mafia. The letter argues reporters should verify facts and sources, fearing distorted community portrayal and sensationalism in print.
A Teleometrics International study of 16 000 executive profiles cited by The Wall Street Journal finds high achievers value employees and communicate well while low achievers focus on self security and lag behind. The piece argues nice guys do not finish last in business.
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