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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1981
Page
6
Officials in Boone County admit illegally using 2,4,5-T on roads while a toxic dioxin byproduct continues to be released. The EPA probes potential suspension as debates over stockpiles, regulatory laxity, and delayed bans persist.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat report alleging NCAA infractions by Missouri boosters and Joplin recruits is labeled lightweight. The piece compares broader scandals and argues many colleges may face similar scrutiny, suggesting the NCAA would need massive investigators for all revelations.
The piece argues Washington should develop a coherent strategy toward the Soviet Union rather than rely on harsh rhetoric. It notes Brezhnev's signals, Washington's mixed messages, and the need for a lasting American plan outlining goals, expectations, and a framework for any negotiations beyond superficial summit talk.
A comparative critique links Reagan and Thatcher's market based tax cuts to reduce inflation and unemployment. It questions national character as a driver, notes cultural change over centuries, warns against overconfident projections, and argues Thatcherism remains an ongoing experiment awaiting electoral judgment.
A reader criticizes media focus on hero hostages and calls for cuts at the top of government and school payrolls, urging more teaching and fewer administrators. The letter praises Catholic schools, notes Metro Education Week displays, and condemns Northwestern Bell for removing a Catholic display amid alleged religious discrimination.
The Cedar Rapids Follies showcase teamwork behind the scenes and celebrate four standout contributors Kathleen McNamara Jim Erbe Al Koepke and Bob Gender whose talents boost artistic excellence. Community members praise art as essential to living.
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