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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1981
Page
60
The piece argues for full funding of repairs to aging interstates, noting 9 percent require immediate replacement and up to 88.8 percent in urban areas by 1995. It cites deferred maintenance, legislative shifts since 1956, and argues central funding is essential as roads deteriorate and traffic remains heavy.
The Iowa General Assembly critics Rep James Clements and Rep Karen Mann denounce a two minute sex education film titled A Quickie produced by Iowa State University in a teacher training program. ISA defends the item while lawmakers warn against federal grant funded sexual content in public education. The episode underscores persistent moral posturing in state government.
A Massachusetts lawmaker condemns the Provisional IRA while urging a peaceful all-Ireland framework. The piece argues the IRA's violence harms any chance of British withdrawal and calls for collaboration between Britain, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland to avoid civil conflict. It cites the Bobby Sands case and cites a Boston Globe note on sectarian violence.
Letter writers urge Cedar Rapids adults to support the Emerald Knights and remind readers that May is Armed Forces Month. They praise local units like the 234th Signal Battalion and stress gratitude for National Guard service, disaster response, and military heritage. The piece also warns tenants about security deposits, lease fine print, and landlord responsibilities during ownership changes.
The note thanks everyone for the concern love prayers and many cards for Chandra Baack who was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Monday May 4. She is now recovering at home and extends gratitude to St Luke's hospital staff especially ICU and to Katie a new friend.
The article explains how the 1978 Natural Gas Policy Act creates complex price controls with many classifications and shows how FERC exemptions could accelerate decontrol. It warns that accelerated price rises could add hundreds of billions to bills and highlights major producers Exxon Texaco Standard of Indiana Mobil Gulf and Shell seeking exemptions.
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