Navy Budget Reform: Cheaper Ships Over Nimitz Class?
The piece urges a reassessment of U S naval spending arguing for smaller cheaper ships to deter Soviet expansion and safeguard oil routes. It cites history of vetoed cheaper options like Perry class frigates and Kennedy class carriers and warns Congress to demand best value for taxpayers.
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Iowa Precincts and Special Counting Precincts Explained
The piece notes Iowa has 2,531 voting precincts for caucuses and 5,062 caucuses in total, plus 99 special counting precincts per county created in 1972 to count absentee ballots. No caucuses occur there, smoothing election day counting and reducing effort. The 1980 totals reflect 2,630 total precincts with 99 special ones.
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Iraq rises as Egypt wanes in Camp David shift
Iraq's Baathist leadership strengthens its regional influence amid oil wealth and anti Israel radicalism. Tariq Aziz says Arab solidarity differs from unity as Baghdad seeks to shape Gulf monarchies, backed by a 300,000 strong Soviet equipped force. Camp David drives Washington's stance in the evolving Mideast balance.
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Cedar Rapids Police Case Involving A Driveway Car Sighting
A reader recounts an incident in Cedar Rapids along First Avenue. While driving, a car with two young women passed by and did not acknowledge their smile. The letter frames the experience as an ordeal with the local police department.
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Letters cite police harassment and political critique
A reader accuses Cedar Rapids police of harassment after a stop near the Iowa Theatre and recounts vulgar language and threats used by an officer. The letter also discusses Carter and Kennedy era politics, inflation, and a tribute to Meth-Wick residents praising staff and a happy nursing home stay with community service and a scenic view.
New Year Resolutions of Patrick K Lackey Iowa City
A columnist lists humorous personal goals for 1980 including keeping names straight, becoming a capitalist, improving running, quitting smoking, brushing teeth, avoiding TV ads for unhealthy foods, steering clear of Cedar Rapids First Avenue, not blaming oil prices, not finding north in Cedar Rapids, avoiding a dangerous dam, not understanding Johnson County politics, and remaining modest while using his talents.
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