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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1982
Page
6
The Gazette argues the Bever Park Zoo may shed bears and big cats due to federal housing standards and limited funds. A master plan is urged to redefine the facility with smaller, better displays, focusing on monkeys and local wildlife to fit Cedar Rapids' budget while preserving a usable zoo.
A discussion of Iowa laws on studded snow tires highlights a conflict between allowed dates from Nov 1 to Apr 1 and the spring blizzard. Drivers face a Hobson’s choice to keep or remove tires as storms arrive, with calls to extend the legal period to ease winter road burdens.
A report suggests David Soul may take the lead in a Casablanca prequel movie set before Ilsa arrives at Rick's Cafe. The piece notes the remake risks losing the original's magic and questions whether a new version can capture the classic's charm.
An editorial urges a halt to the nuclear arms race now. It argues mutual destruction risks exceed any supposed parity and calls for an immediate freeze on further buildup, stressing urgency and feasible paths to arms control with the Soviet Union.
A reader condemns abortion as murder citing divine seed life at conception and urges abolition of legal abortion, urging back-alley dangers and portraying troubled women as responsible for their actions. The letter also recalls Morse Elmira family histories and local railroad Beranek relatives.
A letter questions National Wildlife Week theme claiming one million abortions occur annually in the U S and contrasts it with penalties for harming eagles. The writer criticizes local TV stations for misleading ad claims and cites a Cedar Rapids market study as untrustworthy.
A high profile Rebounders Club shootout drew national attention to Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa, showcasing sports vigor and community pride. The event, praised by local leaders, aims to become an annual showcase to spur regional development and unity.
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