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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1980
Page
6
Linn County conservation planners urge placing Squaw Creek Park lake on the November 4 general election ballot seeking at least 60 percent yes votes. The proposal would fund about $2.7 million total with a $1 million bond issue, relying on tentative federal aid and $330,000 county funds.
Linn residents push for another vote on the Squaw Creek lake plan citing past approval in 1965 and rising costs delaying dam construction. The piece notes easier access via a 127 acre lake east of Cedar Rapids Marion area and compares to Pleasant Creek near Palo and other regional lakes. Citizens urge recycling the project on the ballot despite economic strain.
The article critiques early media coverage of a Phillies amphetamine probe, denying any player criminal involvement. It notes Larry Bowa and Mike Schmidt being named without basis and states six players and two wives bought amphetamines from a Reading physician. The piece questions investigative fairness and seeks accountability from reporters.
The piece accuses the Carter White House of cover up over Billy Carter’s role as middleman in Libya oil sales tied to hostages. It alleges Zbigniew Brzezinski and Lloyd Cutler misled reporters to protect Jimmy Carter’s interests and suggests Billy sought large commissions and a loan via Ali el Houdari.
In near 100 degree heat, three Cedar Rapids police officers carefully assisted two elderly men lying on seared grass until they reached waiting cars. The scene sparked thoughts on humanity and public duty as the writer praises the officers’ compassion.
The Gazette reports Pastor Jones warns against groups like Moral Majority and Christian Voice as he frames the church's struggle against what he terms liberal, pro-communist, pro-socialist, and anti-prayer-in-school politics.
A reader argues Hyde Amendment is racist and abortion is murder, asserting abortion harms voiceless people and is a universal moral issue beyond religion. The letter contends atheists can oppose abortion and questions Christian hypocrisy in defining abortion as religious.
Thousands attend Garwin centennial celebration marking the 100th birthday. Organizers praise committee workers and media coverage, including the Northern Sun Garwin Centennial special edition, and express town pride.
A quoted voice argues the Vietnam War was a fake and calls out VIPs for betraying the faith of youth. It links the war to youth revolt and political pretensions. The speaker asserts politicians forego responsibility and warns that consequences follow.
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