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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1977
Page
14
Ed Colton wraps two years as Cedar Rapids Safety Commissioner as his term ends. He defends his stance on law enforcement methods and court system reform, saying his drive for reforms is stronger now. He previously canceled an interview, calling discussions risky for others, but agreed to share his views on weaknesses in crime policy.
Safety Commissioner Colton argues for looser interrogation limits with stronger oversight and frequent tape recording of interrogations and court testimonies. He cites Miranda restrictions as fueling crime and urges juries consider arrest behavior while maintaining rights protections. He contemplates consulting work but would keep public office in view.
Former Cedar Rapids Safety Commissioner Ed Colton discusses the rift with ex police chief Wallace LaPeters, saying his decision to resist replacing LaPeters hurt his council support and contributed to his defeat. He asserts no promise was made to labor groups and notes LaPeters’ actions damaged public trust.
Barbs laments destroyed campaign signs and doubts serving a full term if re elected. He emphasizes doing what’s right and notes personal growth. The piece also mentions Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and a quip about schedules and portrait galleries, ending with a note on the first world’s fair opened in 1851.
Washington AP reports the ACES system by the National Geographic Society uses a basement water tank that freezes in winter to store heat for summer cooling. An electric heat pump shifts heat between indoors and outdoors, enabling a cycle that provides warm water for winter heating after summer cooling.
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