Locking Alaska Lands Sparks Debate on Energy Policy
A high ranking Algerian official criticizes U S energy policy as incoherent amid the Carter Andrus land freezes. The administration locks up 110 million acres in Alaska while designating 15 million roadless acres as wilderness and weighing access to 36 million more for development. The piece argues energy self sufficiency requires careful access to productive land, not total lock up.
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Energy Department
U.S
Carter
Alaska
Interior
Cecil Andrus
Bureau of Land Management
Agriculture Department
Forest Service
OPEC
Congress
Slowdown in Cedar Rapids police ticketing sparks debate
The incident involved a minority group leader's two illegally parked cars being towed after notice. Commissioner Bergen denied giving orders to halt, saying his inquiry was misunderstood. The episode raised concerns over supervisory power in routine law enforcement.
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Cedar Rapids
Bergen
the Gazette
Hospital room rates vary by hospital size and type
Iowa hospitals rank primary secondary and tertiary by services. Primary hospitals 20 to 199 beds offer basic care. secondary centers Mercy and St Luke's serve wide regions. tertiary University Hospitals in Iowa City houses all specialties and teaching. Per diem charges rise with care level from Cedar Rapids's lowest in the state to University Hospitals at 257 dollars.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Community Hospital
Delaware County Hospital
Manchester
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Virginia Gay Hospital
Vinton
Mercy
St. Luke’s
Mercy and
Linn
University
Iowa City
Percy G. Harris
Linn County
St. Luke’s Hospitals
St. Luke's Medical Staff
Linn County Medical Society
State Board of Regents
St. Luke's
University of Iowa
White Collar Crime Fears Rise Across America
A nationwide ABC News Harris survey of 1,238 adults finds broad concern over white-collar crime. Americans see increases in Medicare claim fraud, accountant embezzlement, bribery abroad, and illegal political contributions, with mixed views on kickbacks and mislabeled meat.
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ABC News- Harris
U.S
Caring Cedar Rapids Neighborliness Noted After Storm Door Damage
A Cedar Rapids reader praises the community spirit after a storm door was damaged and a neighbor reported it. Officer Akers inspected the scene and concluded wind caused the damage, then followed up to ensure nothing was missing.
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Akers
Police Department
Officer Akers
Caring neighbors and a political plea in Cedar Rapids
A letter praises neighbors who helped after damage and shoveling, notes anonymous good deeds, and urges action against President Carter's recognition of Communist China. The writer condemns the Taiwan policy, cites potential court action by Sen. Goldwater, and appeals to Iowa lawmakers to join a suit to undo the decision. The piece ends with a quip about optimists and pessimists.
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Carter
Republic of China
China
United States
Taiwan
Barry Goldwater
Iowa
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Touchy Policing
Public Safety
C.R
Cedar Rapids Hospital Council
GSA
By Louis Harris
Medicare Mills
IRS
Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate
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