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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1981
Page
6
In Iowa a former district court judge Ira Morrison received a five year sentence for extortion linked to a coercive drug investigation. The case raised debate over special office penalties and whether justice was applied evenly for officials who misbehave.
Lawmakers criticize Justice Department for delaying help under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. They argue federal tracing should occur without proof of danger or neglect, urging new bipartisan legislation led by Sen. Wallop and Sen. Cranston to force DOJ compliance and curb perceived executive reluctance.
Geneva reporting on the Allen affair and Reagan's arms talks questions whether Washington has a clear policy toward Shanghai? No. The piece argues the administration remains divided over whether to seek Soviet accord or rearm, with Perle and Weinberger pushing hard for strength while Haig and Allen face internal fights and unclear strategy.
The 1980s may bring a new interstate economic war as federal funding declines Iowa opens a three day Building Blocks to Progress conference. Leaders discuss transportation energy education and capital formation while aiming to attract venture capital and service industries like computer based information services.
Letter argues 40th anniversary of Pearl Harbor frames concern over a modern economic war. The writer contrasts U S military effort with rising imports from Far Eastern countries, cites a persistent trade deficit, and calls for fair free trade and balanced defense and economic investment to avoid economic decline.
Periodic observations invite Eastern Iowans to share thoughts. Mary Neuhauser of Iowa City, U of I law student, served as mayor in 1976 77 and has sat on the City Council since 1975. She is vice president of the League of Iowa Municipalities.
A Minnesota car dealer’s $1 car offer is highlighted prominently in The Gazette on December 3, signaling a positive, attention grabbing promotion. The event contrasts with typical doom and gloom coverage and reflects the paper’s upbeat front page choice.
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