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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1987
Page
7
A cautionary guide by Bernard Gavzer outlines rape myths and practical safety steps. It urges awareness of non-stereotypical offenders, daylight and crowds, confident walking, securing doors, and early seeking of help. It also covers immediate actions after an assault and cooperating with police for conviction.
Data show average annual rapes or attempted rapes rose from 7.4 between 1966 and 1974 to about 20 per year since 1975, with 21 in 1975 and a drop to 16 in 1986. Assistant Police Chief James Barnes attributes underreporting to shame and fear, urging women to follow four safety rules.
Marion County faces a high stakes tax suit by Heritage Cablevision over taxing public utility property. A loss could trigger a $223 million valuation hit statewide, with Linn County potentially bearing about $7 million in lost tax dollars if the county loses. The ISAC is aiding Marion County, and a trial is set for August.
Common Cause Iowa chair Archibald Cox urges Iowans to press Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole to end the filibuster blocking a finance reform bill. He cites PAC influence and the rising cost of campaigns, noting $130 million in PACs in 1986 and a $50 million annual public financing estimate.
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