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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
8
Editorial page lists John Donnelly as Treasurer and John Robertson as Managing Editor for the independent newspaper setting. The page outlines roles and staff leadership for the publication.
Washington column notes the ethics probe chaos in 1977 House standards committee led by Rep. John J. Flynt Jr. The piece recalls Ford ties to Flynt and funding concerns, plus Newt Gingrich's earlier disclosures about Flynt's farm payroll and car storage, framing a broader ethics crisis.
County Auditor Kopel questions the value of dollars versus votes after another low turnout school election in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. He urges scrutiny of how economies in government affect public school governance and the yearly voice of residents.
Kopel argues spending 6418.50 for 2049 voters in 1977 electeds is wasteful but annual elections preserve public input and school board continuity. He notes many issues arise from year to year, and informed participation is worth more than saving tax dollars.
The piece credits not only civil fans but also luck for the peaceful Big One reunion in Iowa. It notes a tight game, fair officiating, and no major incidents, while urging future security planners to expect less automatic civility in 1978 and prepare accordingly.
Reader letters condemn Kirkwood for heavy public relations spending while claiming years of low per student funding in arts and sciences. The writer argues better treatment of students would reduce PR needs and cites high one year transfers as evidence of educational neglect. The piece notes Pete Bryant, Kirkwood's PR head, defended the district in a TV interview.
A reader urges the Kirkwood administration to boost outreach to older students amid college competition. The letter compares Kirkwood’s $47,630 informational spending and $207,982 PR budget with Marshalltown’s lower figures, arguing the district prioritizes image over substance and cites health concerns.
The article discusses reader questions about the phrase “as far as” and its verb usage, noting prior discussions and examples from a TV commercial. It also traces immigrant coinages like bohunk, a derisive label for Central and Southeastern European migrants and later uneducated immigrants, with historical context.
A reader argues mopeds are motorcycles and bicycles offer safer, healthier travel. He notes speeds 15-20 mph for fit adults, condemns cars with mufflers and tires, and claims mopeds and bicycles are generally safer and more economical than automobiles or motorcycles. He laments driver disrespect and urges using personal power.
A reader suggests renaming the store Danish Book World to avoid offense and legal costs. The idea is to rename after the owner, arguing that the current sign misrepresents the shop and may be in poor taste. The columnist notes the modest business and seeks a non offensive, non obscene alternative.
A concise note reflects on the phrase check en closed, exploring its private or legal usage and implications within a linguistic or cultural context.
In a letter to Sen. Birch Bayh the senators call for a new FBI charter limited to criminal investigations and exclude domestic security intelligence. They warn a noncriminal standard in foreign wiretaps could set a precedent harming civil liberties and enabling intrusive investigations of Americans. The move echoes debates on S.1566 and federal surveillance.
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