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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1984
Page
6
The Gazette endorses Governor Branstad's plan for provisional licenses that revoke 16 to 18 year olds on any alcohol in their system and penalize 19 to 21 year olds for drunk driving. The proposal aims to curb youth alcohol related driving by deterrence and clear rules without automatic hardship.
The piece links Rita Lavelle's six month prison term and 10000 dollar fine for lying to Congress about Aerojet waste dumping to broader EPA scandal coverage. It notes Anne Burford's contempt of Congress and resignation amid heavy criticism, suggesting media focus and public sentiment shape EPA controversies.
A reader expresses disgust and anger at perceived news media slant in favor of Reagan's economic recovery. The letter accuses the press of spreading a "big lie" and compares propaganda tactics to Hitler in the 1930s.
Community members urge creation of Linn County Historical Museum in Cedar Rapids with a public meeting set for January 30. The note also appeals for ongoing cystic fibrosis fund-raising, seeking sponsors and volunteers to support a bowl-a-thon aided by Empire Bowling Lanes and KHAK.
A political critic accuses Ronald Reagan of fiscal ruin, hunger denial, and subsidy schemes while praising Iowa voters for backing him, comparing his tenure to prior presidents Harding Hoover and Nixon. The piece frames Iowa as supportive despite alleged dissatisfaction with his policies.
A reader laments the Jan 22 1973 decision legalizing abortion on demand. The piece urges doctors to stop abortions, media to drop abortion ads, and calls for a Human Life Amendment to secure a birthday for every unborn child.
Community thanks Captains Ed and Lee Seger for revitalizing Cedar Rapids operation. They expand Salvation Army stores and rehabilitation efforts with local church support. Lowell Lundstrom led a successful crusade cited as the peak of his 22 year career.
The Supreme Court refused to review lower court rulings upholding Detroit police promotional quotas aimed at achieving black representation. The piece notes the plan began to balance lieutenants by 1990, its legal challenges, and the political context of 1984, with commentary on the court’s cautious approach to reverse discrimination and potential outcome of the 1984 election.
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