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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1979
Page
4
Cedar Rapids schedules the first of three hearings on its proposed housing code Oct 3. The draft aims to improve fairness in tenant landlord dealings but could swing riskily toward cost and broader enforcement. Careful adjustments likely needed before final adoption.
The editorial argues for and against expanding city and state housing inspections into all owner occupied single family homes. It questions need and cost, and warns of mandatory entries by health inspectors or a new Municipal Housing Services Division. It notes potential council designations and annual, area wide or complaint driven inspections. It urges public input during upcoming City Council elections.
In a New York Times column Tom Wicker argues President Carter and spokesman Jody Powell fail to silence talk that Carter’s “panic in a crisis” remark targeted Edward Kennedy over Chappaquiddick. The piece warns Carter must avoid low road tactics and warns such moves could damage his standing and Kennedy’s image ahead of 1980. It notes Carter’s assets include presidential power and potential policy moves that could boost his poll numbers.
A column by James Reston discusses political privacy and press misrepresentation amid campaign turmoil. He references Chappaquiddick and Boston Red Sox collapses, notes consent to seek re election, and thanks allies for support on SALT II with warnings about political and nuclear arms dangers.
Roscoe Drummond argues Pope John Paul II’s U S tour reflects a dramatic shift in American attitudes toward Catholicism sparked by John F Kennedy and earlier popes John XXIII and John Paul II. He notes broad cross faith welcome and cites Billy Graham’s view of the pope as a leading religious figure. He warns that 19 years ago such reception would have faced hostility affecting Kennedy’s campaign.
A collage of quotes on word choice and etiquette in journalism, praising reporters and editors for precision. It recalls JFK's Catholic presidency, ecumenism, and the tension between language and meaning. The piece strings anecdotes and editorials about usage, politics, and public discourse.
The comedian-host critiques the presidency as too large for one person and jokes about polling, cocaine, breeder reactors, and nuclear power. He contrasts forefathers with today’s complex tech era, imagining a witty, pop culture filled anthem and a satirical Profiles in Courage.
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