Alcohol and marijuana harm compared in new government report
The Health and Human Services and Treasury departments release findings on alcohol and marijuana health risks. Alcohol shows widespread damage including liver disease cancer risk and birth defects, while marijuana evidence suggests brain impairment and fertility effects. It questions why alcohol remains legal despite greater harms and urges law to reflect cross‑drug risks.
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U.S. Health and Human Services Department
Treasury Department
United States
U.S
Inauguration Austerity Predicted for Reagan Era
Syndicated columnists forecast that on Inauguration Day January 20 President Reagan will declare a national economic emergency amid high inflation rising unemployment and steep interest rates. The piece urges frugality and asks Mrs Reagan to curb White House redecorating as the new president faces optics and credibility.
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Reagan
Kennedy and Mondale Chart 1984 Comeback Path
Washington profile notes Edward Kennedy and Walter Mondale as the likely players in rebuilding the Democratic Party after Carter. Both face mid career shifts from long leadership roles, weighing updates to liberalism while pursuing future primaries and coalition repair through 1984.
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Washington
Napoleon
Waterloo
Edward M. Kennedy
Walter F. Mondale
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Mondale
Senate
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Public Safety and Civic Costs Sparked by Local Debates
Letters discuss gun accident trends while noting declines in firearms deaths and rising injuries from knives and other hazards. They oppose gun bans, praise gun rights, and argue against opening school buildings as branch libraries due to costs and a Hall Foundation gift loss. A Cedar Rapids resident laments census form access and government waste.
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America
Hall Foundation
Cedar Rapids
Editor letter questions profit in beer liquor control law
A legislator criticizes a control focused beer and liquor regime for profit seeking not just revenue. He cites Shirley Furman and Chapter 123 arguing the system should moderate consumption and fund public needs, not generate profits, noting a recent rate increase lacks legal basis.
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Shirley Furman
Roland Gallagher
The
Beer and Liquor Control Department
Iowa
Furman
Beer and Liquor Control Fund
General
Cedar Rapids Faces Repeated Library Bond Votes
James M. Payton voices frustration over proposed library bond election funds as Cedar Rapids voters previously rejected library plans four times in March 1969, March 1973, November 1973, and May 1980 with yes margins around 54 to 57 percent. The editor notes the official count and questions why the council pursues another $15 000 to $20 000 election despite public disapproval.
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Cedar Rapid
William Hukill Dad Bristles At Fair Daughters Bridal Venture
A reflective father writes of his daughter’s upcoming wedding, balancing humor and sentiment. He recalls shared memories from childhood, notes the ache of her growing independence, and vows to cope while joking about guarding his other “spare daughters” and future suitors.
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Dad
Fair Daughter
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughtful observations
Periodic observations from residents reflect broad topics and personal views. William Hakill, an architect and engineer with offices in Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa, notes that several of his projects, notably schools, have earned national and international recognition.
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William Hakill
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Dave Winfield
Census Office
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Liquor ‘Control
James M. Payton
16Th Ave
William Hukill
Buzzard
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