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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1979
Page
6
Iowa lawmakers confront a 13.6 percent inflation surge in public education funding, adding 22 million to the 583 million allocation for 1980 81. Gov. Nagel notes higher revenue. advocates say spending remains a bargain and focus should be on results, not cost cuts.
Congress balks at funds for Nicaragua amid war damage and debt crisis. UN warns one million on the brink of starvation as the Somoza regime's collapse leaves the country near bankruptcy with $1.4 billion in foreign debts and massive missing reserves.
A conservative Christian writer questions the newspaper editor’s dismay at New Right support. He argues for principle over party, compares PAC representation to other groups, and contrasts the New Right with the New Left, suggesting cautious, reasoned support rather than utopian fear.
A reader criticizes the New Left for harming rights and dignity while praising humanistic ideals. The letter argues widespread injustices abroad and questions moral philosophy, urging support for Dr. Van Slyke and inviting readers to action. Linda Ketchum, 1235 Emmons St., Hiawatha.
The Cedar Rapids River Front Improvement Commission commends the Czech Village Association and Pat Martin for conducting the first Cedar River Raft Race between First and 16th Avenue bridges. The event drew 58 entrants and highlighted river use by thousands of boaters with seven ramps maintained by the commission.
A Gazette reader criticizes page one and 7B photos for omitting the first place winners of the amateur canoe race and parade. The letter claims two Illinois men won, trained four hours daily, and appeared on Channel 2. The writer questions race labeling and media bias.
Washington column outlines Edward M. Kennedys rising presidential prospects based on ADA Liberal Quotients from 1965-74 votes. It notes high liberal scores across foreign policy, economy, and social issues, with occasional mild conservatism on crime and deregulation, casting doubt on inevitability of a Kennedy nomination. Universal Press Syndicate
Russell Baker asks why people deny waking calls and lie about sleeping. He notes the caller’s power, the social shame of admitting sleep, and references Franklin and the “early bird” myth while joking about late night calls and even calamities like Aunt Isabel's phone report.
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