Beware trade wars and the push for local content in autos
The Gazette editorial argues against a proposed local content bill requiring foreign auto makers to produce in the United States. It warns of trade retaliation, job shifts, and harm to exports, urging instead targeted supports and fair trade. It notes 218 House sponsors and 17 in the Senate and labels the bill a relic of 1938.
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U.S
Congress
United States
Toyota
Nissan
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Commerce Department
House
Senate
Judge Allows News Access to Iowa Juvenile Custody Hearing
Iowa City court opened a child custody hearing for a 4 year old girl after Judge Brent Harstad waived standard secrecy. The decision followed public interest in juvenile court transparency and child welfare, with reporters admitted to cover the proceedings.
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Brent Harstad
Iowa City
Johnson County
Harstad
House approves MX funding but signals weakness on basing
The House and Senate clashed over MX funding with $1.14 billion approved by the House and over $1 billion cut in the Senate. Congress doubts a land based MX system. Dense Pack faces criticism and SALT limits. The piece argues submarines may be the only invulnerable option and urges reliance on existing land based missiles and sea based deterrence.
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Senate
Democratic House
House-Senate
House
Reagan Administration
Congress
United States
Pentagon
Republican Senate
White House
Dave
Iowa
Washington
Debate over Cedar Rapids graduation requirement changes triggers votes
Letters discuss school board decisions on high school graduation standards and the impact of electives funding. They praise Mary Ann Kucera while criticizing unemployment, equal rights, and critiques of legal language and training. The author cites local politics, labor issues, and a columnist's defense of clearer writing.
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Cedar Rapids
Mary Ann Kucera
Mary Ann
Well done Max Bachman charity bluegrass festival
A July 15 charity event at Spring House Restaurant raised funds for Camp Courageous. Max Bachman organized the outdoor bluegrass program for seniors, later moved indoors to Carma Lou's House of Music due to rain. About $1,350 collected. readers urged to visit and commend the effort.
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Spring House Restaurant
Max Bachman
Carma Lou
Spring House
Max
Paraphernalia ban moves forward in Cedar Rapids council
Jeff Berg and Cedar Rapids PRIDE applaud a City Council move to consider a ban on drug paraphernalia sales. The ordinance faces a public hearing today at 9 a.m. inviting all Cedar Rapids residents to attend. Peter D. Cladis MD voices support from Doctors Ought to Care at 610 Eighth St SE.
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Jeff Berg
Cedar Rapids Pride
Cedar Rapids
Peter D. Cladis
Eighth St. SE
Frankenstein on stage and art sale critique
A theater program notes Frankenstein as a stage work linked to the 1931 film and mocks the idea a play can be known only by a movie. A separate news item lists artworks, including paintings and photography, offered for display and sale with prices up to $3,000.
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Hollywood
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