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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1979
Page
6
Iowa legislators weigh moped safety amid a Traffic Education Center report predicting three million mopeds on U.S. roads by 1980. The study notes mopeds average 120 miles per gallon and view the vehicle as a lasting transportation alternative. A UNC study links the European moped phenomenon to future trends.
Gazette editors warn of moped risks over the next five to ten years citing Ohio and European data. Youth inexperience low vehicle power visibility and brake design flaws contribute to crashes along with hostile driver attitudes. Calls grow for stricter licensing helmet use and motorcycle like rules to protect young riders.
A slowing fund raising scene hits Jimmy Carter as donors from the Jewish community oil industry and business pull back. With just under 1 million on hand and a looming 4 million gap, analysts fear a stalled pre election effort and possible withdrawal.
Cedar Rapids area ambulance service cannot bill patients for air transport as the FAA withholds certification of the White House used Huey as an air taxi. Officials note costs for medical supplies and personnel may be charged, but billing remains uncertain amid sanctions and irony of federal use.
A New York writer recounts giving up driving for months to test a New Year pledge. He details the emotional struggle of motorless life, the joy of self discipline, and the ironic relapse when the old Rustmobile is returned and temptations to drive reappear. He ends unsure if the abstinence is permanent.
The article notes that 'polka' and 'robot' share roots with Czech and other languages. It cites Karel Capek's R.U.R. for robot, Slav word robotnik for workman, and explains polka as a Bohemian dance origin. It highlights Nase Ceske Dedictvi's view of Bohemia as a cultural crossroads and lists examples of international word similarities across languages.
A caustic critique argues politicians bow to power, noting that success and wealth often come from bending rules. The piece suggests candidates must adapt by begging, borrowing, or stealing to stay ahead in public life.
Letter argues the chief should remove a rookie patrolman whose car caused damage and criticizes several police and fire staff for creating problems and pressing charges. The writer condemns the safety commissioner as a City Hall puppet and alleges improper city department meddling in minor issues.
A reader urges voters to support qualified candidates in the upcoming election and laments a lack of public engagement from incumbents. The letter names Ben Graw of 1306 Third St SE as part of the discussion about suitable council members.
A long time customer recounts calling a teller who refused to drop her task to help. The teller slammed the phone after giving an answer, prompting frustration and concerns about staff attitude and customer service at the bank.
A letter from Anamosa resident living in Hammond commends Gail Cooper-Evans for her August 19 piece on alcoholism and the elderly. The writer hopes the message brings hope to lonely alcoholics and notes the article’s potential unseen impact.
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