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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1978
Page
3
A Cedar Rapids agreement between officials and Black citizens sets new steps to improve police relations. It calls for minority participation in recruit training, Black ombudsman processing of complaints, a police auxiliary, regular meetings, home-visit crime prevention, and a community handbook. It emphasizes two way communication and mutual rights and respect for all involved.
After a December fire destroyed the junior high, West Branch voters fell short of the 60 percent Iowa law requirement for a high school bond. With renovations impractical, 491 opposed the measure while 675 supported, forcing continued use of inadequate facilities and mobile classrooms.
A United Nations FAO briefing highlights a hunger gap with 450 million to 1 billion undernourished globally and 15,000 daily deaths. The author argues current U S policies pay farmers to underproduce and burn grain for energy, urging a shift to meet needs or retool capitalism toward economic democracy and needs based demand.
A reader contests a Dec. 10 letter claiming football dominates weekends on TV. The writer argues that dramas, adventures, vaudeville, movies, and news fill schedules, noting varied channel options and profits drive network choices. They recommend checking the Gazette schedule and remind readers books offer entertainment too.
A reader reflects on the 13 December City Council hearing on a handicapped housing rezoning, urging a yes for transitional residential to advance mainstreaming. He compares social progress to bridges, citing local Cedar River and rail tracks, space, and finally urges democratic support for fair housing and inclusive policy.
A Harris poll shows 50 47 percent support increasing defense spending, reversing July opposition. Americans fear the US-Russia military balance while a 53 percent majority still does not view the US as weaker, and defense cuts are unpopular overall though voters favor trimming defense spending over education health or veterans programs when contrasted.
A lighthearted, era-tinged quip highlights a doctor's errors versus an architect's counsel to plant vines, suggesting a practical remedy over medical fault. Intended as a humorous societal aside reflecting professional reputations.
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