Right Turn on Red Sparks Safety Debate
A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety claims RTOR increases crashes and pedestrian injuries, especially in urban areas, while local officials in Cedar Rapids cite limited problems and question the data. The piece notes conflicting findings and calls for further research before changing laws.
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Meyer
National Headquarters of Transportation Engineers
Insurance Institute
Iowa Liquor Price Hike Acknowledged By State Leaders
The Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Council approved Gov. Ray’s plan to raise liquor store prices by about ten cents per five dollar bottle to bolster the general fund. Ray cites needed revenue while stressing Iowa’s monopoly aims to control alcohol for public welfare rather than profit. Council members hesitate, noting law maintains a public interest in liquor traffic and state control over sales outlets in sparsely populated areas.
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Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Council
Iowa
The
Beer and Liquor Control Council
Old Liquor Control Commission
Weinberger backs Carlucci as deputy amid Pentagon doubts
Weinberger pressed Senate Armed Services Committee members to back Frank Carlucci as deputy secretary, a choice seen as echoing Carter era ties and lacking clear defense expertise. Critics warn Reagan’s top team risks disorganized policy making while transition aides seek experienced deputies and sharpen questions before confirmation.
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California
Caspar Weinberger
Senate Armed Services Committee
Weinberger
Frank Carlucci
President Carter
CIA
Carlucci
Nixon-Ford
Pentagon
Cap Weinberger
Defense
Charley Wilson
Senate
William van Cleave
Reagan
John Foster
TRW Inc
J. Fred Busey
Texas Instruments
Paul Nitze
Defense Transition
Carter
van Cleave
Frank
Lisbon
George McGovern
Ronald Reagan
Handicap authorizes call for apology over Gazette quote
Friends of Helen Westbrook demand Mary Burke apologize for an article about closing the Donnan post office. The 83 year old, with back and hip problems, faced stairs and limited accessibility while mailing stamps and visiting.
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Helen Westbrook
Mary Burke
Donnan
Readers question library bond costs and placement changes
A letter questions school facility adequacy for library space, and calls for full cost details on a $5.9 million library bond. The writer raises redesign costs, property acquisition figures, relocation expenses, and criticizes perceived bias from Library Board president Jerry Elsen. The editor notes independence from Elsen’s editorial role.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Elsen
Library Board
The
Gazette
Hungary watches Poland crisis and weighs reform impact
Hungary fears a Polish upheaval could trigger a Warsaw Pact crackdown and upheaval across the East. Editors and officials say Budapest has insulated itself while pursuing cautious reforms led by Janos Kadar, with agriculture first and gradual liberalization. Hungary hopes Poland can find balance without bloodshed, easing the broader bloc’s tension.
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Poland
Janos Kadar
Moscow
Hungary
Russia
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