Outlandish suspicions echo well crafted film
The Gazette reviews how public fear after Atlanta’s 21 murders mirrors a 1960s low budget drama The Well. Mayor Barry claims a racist conspiracy thrives under leadership, while authorities including FBI and DOJ push resources to solve the case and ease community fear. The piece questions whether cinema should guide real behavior.
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Marion Barry
Washington, D.C
Atlanta
U.S. Justice Department
FBI
Reagan Administration
Not a Tragic Loss for Hawkeyes in NCAA Debacle
The piece argues that Iowa's NCAA tournament exit was not a catastrophe, citing DePaul coach Ray Meyer and Iowa's Lute Olson. It praises Olson for accepting blame after a final timeout error and commends the team for character despite the defeat.
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University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
DePaul
Ray Meyer
Meyer
Iowa
Lute Olson
Wichita State
Olson
Iowa social services offices shelved for budget cuts
Iowa lawmakers urge closing 12 of 16 social services district offices to save money. Critics warn the move would deprive low income residents and hinder service in both rural towns Decorah Carroll Creston and Spencer while metropolitan areas suffer. Commissioner Michael Reagen calls the plan unthoughtful. Subcommittee chairs consider revising the proposal to avoid damaging access to aid.
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Iowa
House-Senate
Social Services Department
Decorah
Carroll
Creston
Spencer
Michael Reagen
Sen
Arne Waldstein
Storm Lake
Rep
Harold van Maanen
Oskaloosa
Sterling argues terrorists tied to Cuba and Palestinians fueled Cold War
Claire Sterling argues in The Terror Network that 1970s terrorism was a designed extension of Cold War rivalry with Cuban and Palestinian support. She cites cross border networks, weapons transfers, and trained operatives, asserting Soviet backing under high political protection. The piece highlights praise and critique from Washington figures and notes Sterling's Italian base and investigative rigor.
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Washington
Claire Sterling
Lebanon
Rome
Israel
Lod
Cuba
South Yemen
Algiers
KGB
Russia
West
Sterling
Italy
Red Brigades
McKinley Student Council Highlights 1980 81 Year
Nick DeKock writes on McKinley Junior High student council activities during 1980 81 with 48 participants. Committees include social sales projects spirit and executive, plus monthly democratic meetings and student fundraisers such as pancake breakfast Heart O Grams and Campbell soup label contests to fund equipment and school improvements.
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McKinley Junior High
McKinley
Hall philanthropy remembered in Cedar Rapids tribute
A community editor mourns Margaret D. Hall noting her leadership with the Hall Foundation and support for Coe College Mount Mercy and Cornell College. The tribute highlights her public spirited philanthropy and lasting impact on local education and civic life.
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Cedar Rapids
Margaret D. Hall
CMC
Coe
Mount Mercy
Cornell
Margaret
The
Hall Foundation
Howard Hall
Celebration prompts tax ask about jelly beans and gowns
A reader brandishes a satirical note about taxes and public library views. The letter complains that tax assessors question spending on a wife’s gown while celebrating Mr. Armstrong’s library stance. It ends with a personal address in Marion.
Viewing rights urged on movie pricing fairness
A group petitions to adjust movie pricing and age restrictions arguing 15 year olds pay adult prices yet cannot view R rated films without guardians. They urge raising teen age to 17 or granting adult access to theater films and cite HBO exposure as supporting context.
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HBO
David Burkholder
Drinkward St. NW
Truth and Transformation Through Faith and Forgiveness
A reader reflects on DeVere Hirt's Outlook pieces and describes personal spiritual growth. He contrasts worldly living with Christian living, emphasizing loving enemies through prayer and letting the spirit guide actions. He interprets Matthew 18:8-9 as urging inner change over blaming external temptations.
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DeVere Hirt
Christ
Jesus
Mr. Hirt
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