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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1979
Page
6
Editorial page carries byline for J. F. Hladky Jr as President and Publisher with John Donnelly as Treasurer and John Robertson as Managing Editor on the paper’s masthead.
Iowa Democratic leaders press for a special session to address extending assessed value limits to commercial property. Senate Republicans oppose, arguing data from the final equalization order due Oct 1 is needed. Without two thirds in each chamber, a special session seems unlikely.
Former Texas governor John Connally announced that Des Moines executive John Ryan will lead the Iowa finance committee for his 1980 Republican presidential bid. Calvin Hultman said former Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu will head his 5th District campaign, signaling continued active involvement by top Iowa Republicans.
Carl Kane notes how adding or dropping a letter can alter meaning and cites examples from readers. The piece jokes about ringing hands versus waiving, luxuriant versus luxurious, and hanger versus hangar, ending with a quip about the AP misprint at airports.
A letter from a teen group condemns the Kiss Alive show at the Five Seasons Center citing drug throwing, crude language, and spitting blood as unacceptable behavior. Paul Stanley's note on the album is referenced.
A letter to the editor urges Christians to contact Jack Carey at KTOF about a concert. The writers say they dislike KISS's stance but deem praying for the band and attendees important. The poem-like excerpt urges audience members to engage with the performer.
A 1978 Rocket interview cites Peter Criss as Catholic and Cher saying Gene Simmons does not drink or use drugs. A 1979 Teen Talk letter quotes the band denying Satanic meanings and clarifying that KISS stands for two people kissing, amid accusations of immoral influence on concertgoers aged 8 to 16.
A September 22 display at Kilian's celebrates women with positive, appreciative window arrangements. The greeting conveys admiration for female achievement and community support through storefront art.
The author Carl Riblet Jr. asserts that true Americans are defined by domestic-made autos, self-canned vegetables by wives, and familiarity with a Republican presidential candidate, implying an unusual national status. He presents these points as a measure of patriotism and identity.
William Safire critiques Cyrus Vance for silence over Andrew Young's resignation accusing it of empowering racial hatred. He argues Vance understated truth, blaming both Young and Israelis, and warns the lack of accountability fuels anti Semitism and political manipulation.
Washington editorial calls for tougher security and safer campaign tactics for Kennedy and Carter. It argues outdoor campaigning invites danger from unvetted crowds and urges indoor rallies, concealed routes, metal detectors, and more media driven outreach to protect candidates without letting violence decide elections.
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