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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1978
Page
6
Cedar Rapids faces mounting crime and growing population with 116 officers a decade ago rising to 150 now. Chief Clift asks City Council for 30 more officers to reach about 180, a move costing roughly 473000 annually, amid tight budgets and broader service concerns.
Carter's Tehran deal with Iran and India's defiance of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty highlight tensions in U S policy. India refuses multilateral safeguards while Tarapur's reprocessing plant nears completion, and the 1963 uranium shipments raise alarms about weaponizable material. The administration faces a growing international scandal over nuclear proliferation.
Iowa reports a 20 percent decrease in traffic fatalities from 784 in 1976 to 625 unofficially in 1977, the best safety improvement in the nation. Officials credit stricter drunk driving enforcement and slower speeds, while critics question the impact, noting persistent speeding and limited deterrence in Cedar Rapids. A federal funding boost for law enforcement is expected to support further gains in 1978.
Washington weighs a reported Cambodian purge described as a planned massacre of tens of thousands. The Carter administration faces human rights questions as it weighs how to respond while border clashes with Vietnam unfold and China may influence action. The UN debate next month could prompt private diplomacy with Beijing.
UPI report quotes Larry Benoit stating hunting is about outwitting the animal and the chase culminates in death. He describes feeling connected to sun, earth, seasons, life, and death while in the woods.
The piece portrays Benoit, a deputy sheriff and carpenter, as a hunter with wall-to-wall antlers and 14 head mounts. Iris Benoit defends him while neighbors question ethics and the notion of killing for sport. No marksmanship test is required.
Insights on the phrase real McCoy tracing origins from boxing and slang dictionaries. Includes reflections on breakfast terms in multiple languages and a humorous note on hunting and government services.
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