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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1971
Page
3
In Belfast, Protestant James Brooks and Catholic David Saunders describe daily life shaped by fear and division. Brooks recalls childhood indoctrination and dangers near shipyards while Saunders worries for his children as sectarian strife intensifies.
Saunders and Brooks, Irish Catholics and Protestants, describe Belfast’s Triangle of violence near Stratheden Street. A teenager was shot nearby as barbed wire, boarded windows, and scorch marks from a gasoline bomb mark their street. Both families, living on 1 Stratheden Street, speak of moving to Australia but wish to stay for their children. They work odd jobs, earn around 149 dollars monthly, rent 9 dollars 60 cents, and lament lack of toilets and harsh winters.
Brooks a Protestant and Saunders a Catholic share fears as clashes flare over Protestants and Catholics. Brooks enjoys his work as a metal worker and reads British history while Saunders recalls wartime searches and fear for his children Paddy and Steve. Both say fear and distrust cloud their future.
Cedar Rapids Police Chief George Matias says progress is emerging in efforts to obtain ownership of the city’s silent burglar alarm system from federal grant agency control. Iowa officials and local firms back the city, while lawmakers urge scrutiny of ownership and transfer terms.
Danish King Frederik IX and his family are described as informal and modern yet respected. The piece notes their 20th century habits, frequent travel by car, self-reliance, and a high popularity with only fringe calls for a republican alternative. A humorous anecdote about the king tutoring a chauffeur on life basics is included.
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