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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1977

Page

6

Law Targets Sex Abuse of Children Faces Hurdles

Iowa debates extending child abuse law to all sexual offenses against minors. Officials note stigma and family secrecy hinder reporting and treatment. Data from Linn County shows most offenders are known to victims, with many cases linked to fathers and girls.

Parents Anonymous Margot Fritz National Office of Parents Anonymous Mrs. Fritz Des Moines Fritz Hunter Comly Linn County Psychiatric Clinic American Humane Society Linn County Department of Social Services Harold Young Iowa Young James Barnes Detective Bureau Tony Balik Bobby Goldsboro

Seveso Dioxin Crisis Sparks Evacuation and Cleanup

In Seveso Italy a July plant accident released dioxin and trichlorophenol. The Lombardy region plans a high heat incinerator to destroy contaminated soil and buildings. Evacuations, hospital care, and investigations into plant safety and penalties follow as authorities warn of long term health risks.

Icmesa Chemical Plant Icmesa Lombardy Givaudan Division Switzerland Hoffman-La Roche Chemical Industry Italy Givaudan Seveso Holland

Thief Steals VW Engines in Downtown Garages

A 27 year old unemployed mechanic described as able to remove engines from Volkswagens in 15 to 20 minutes was detained as a suspect in nine motor thefts. Police say he targeted downtown parking garages to fund a heroin habit, with one victim paying 1100 for a replacement that turned out to be his own engine.

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