LSD Blotter Paper In Schools Sparks Cedar Rapids Alarm
Cedar Rapids officials including Schultz and other youths workers say little about the new LSD distribution method. Capt. Ralph Myers reports blotter strips are circulating among junior high and high school students. Unicorn and Disney character designs are seen on the blotter paper priced at 2 to 2.50 each. Police have few arrests due to subtle use and concealment by youths.
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Schultz
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Myers
Myers
Cartoon LSD on blotter paper alarms Cedar Rapids schools
In Cedar Rapids a student seizure of LSD disguised as cartoon characters on blotter paper alarms parents and teachers. Educators frame the issue as preventive medicine, stressing self esteem building and clear statements on saying no. Local PRIDE volunteers distribute educational material as others report copycat art spreading to New England and western states.
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Myers
Erskine
PRIDE
Judge Carstensen faces suspension for tardy reports
The commission, in a split vote, recommends suspension after Carstensen again fell behind on timely case reporting. He had previously welcomed inquiry and argued for lighter sanctions, noting some periods met deadlines. The court found the delays material to the charges.
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William O’brien
Carstensen
Cedar Rapids Cable faces higher theft losses and budget pressure
Burns International hired by Cedar Rapids Cable Communications reports theft levels above normal for three communities served. Lash says 126000 subscribers could bear higher charges, though customers object. The firm claims evidence shows theft growth exceeds expected converter failures.
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Lash
Burns International
New York
Cedar Rapids Cable Communications Inc
Cedar Rapids
Lash outlines proposed penalties for cable theft in Cedar Rapids
In a March 15 letter Lash pressed the City Council to amend the local cable ordinance. He provided language from California and Michigan laws proposing up to 2500 fine or 90 days jail for unauthorized connections and a felony for devices to obtain service. City Attorney McGuire said penalties beyond a misdemeanor require state or other authority.
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Lash
California
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McGuire
U.S. Caribbean Trade Plan With Exceptions Sparks Hearings
The plan envisions a one way free trade area for Caribbean imports excluding textiles and some garments. Sugar duties would be capped, a 10 percent investment tax credit would apply to qualified regional projects, and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands receive targeted support. Twenty eight territories are listed as potential beneficiaries, but Nicaragua and Cuba face disqualification for political reasons.
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Caribbean Regio
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Cuba
Nicaragua
Greacia
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