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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1982
Page
6
After January storms Cedar Rapids residents call for better snow clearing of main routes and faster removal of abandoned cars. They fault Streets Department leadership for delays and urge proactive cooperation from citizens to reduce traffic disruption and safety risks.
A Davenport high school case involves a black student and her mother urging a less objectionable edition of Huckleberry Finn. They seek removal of offensive language, while defenders praise Twain as a masterwork and criticize edits. The dispute spotlights how modern readers respond to landmark American literature.
A writer claims leaks drive Reagan era Washington into leukomania as the Carlucci Clark plumbers crack down on internal leaks. The piece argues secrecy, polygraphs, and press manipulation breed more leaks and calls for ridicule and press vigilance. It mentions Al Haig and Castro’s VP in a provocative prompt.
A dubious view of the Reagan administration cheese surplus program suggests it could trigger nationwide milk demand, a mineral oil shortage, and higher Medicare costs while boosting doctor and mortuary activity. The note mentions 30 million pounds of cheese and 200000 tons of ice proposed for distribution, with commentary on public impacts. The letter also defends teachers bargaining time and criticizes misimpression about educator workload from Center Point educators Nancy Hansel, Sandy Shaffer, Sandy Lacina, and Lloyd O McDole.
A letter reflects on animal trapping its benefits and risks from a six year rural perspective. It cites duck losses to predators dog escapes a rabid raccoon encounter and warns trap owners to consider safety for pets and families while noting the broader debate on humane trapping and personal responsibility.
A letter laments Iowa snowplow crews refused to open roads, hindering emergency help. The Galen Lehr family lost their home to fire January 17, while a Cedar County run shows how two earlier closures delayed an ambulance and hospital route, prompting calls for less red tape and more human consideration.
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