Gallup urges press to favor ideas over gloomy news
Dr. George Gallup, founder of the Gallup Poll, urged the press to devote more space to ideas as news and to publish results from worldwide experiments. He noted a conservative mood but overall optimism, and cited international surveys, referendums, and the value of sharing problem solving ideas. Gallup discussed polling accuracy, education, and the role of informed publics in shaping policy.
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Gallup
George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Public Pulse-Takers
Coe College
Brazil
American Institute of Public Opinion
Gallup Poll
Jefferson
University of Iowa
Washington
George Jr
Post concert behavior improves at Five Seasons Center
Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips reports a marked improvement in behavior after Saturdays Blue Oyster Cult concert at Five Seasons Center. He notes added security and proper parking procedures reduced delays, with seven security staff on duty and the existing parkade rate working well. Phillips remains cautiously optimistic about future rock concerts if behavior stays improved.
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Richard Phillips
Five Seasons
Five Seasons Center
Phillips
Five Seasons Commission
Refugee settlement needs described in Cedar Rapids visit
Pho Ba Long of the National Refugee Task Force spoke at Kirkwood Community College to 30 area mental health professionals about cultural aspects of refugee adjustment. He has been in Cedar Rapids since Saturday, visiting 342 Indochinese residents across seven counties and praising resettlement opportunities.
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Pho Ba Long
National Refugee Task Force
Washington, D.C
Long
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha property fight stalls traffic light plan
Dispute over a 2,600 square foot parcel on Robins Road and Highway 150 in Hiawatha delays planned traffic signal installation. Bertelli seeks 60 000 for the corner, claiming he bought it for 100 000 last summer. city offers 10 000 as fair market price. If negotiations fail, condemnation proceeds will set a fair price, with appraisal due July 2. Construction bid letting is planned for June.
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Hiawatha
Robins Road
Bertelli
Hiawatha Street
Dale Guthridge
Guthridge
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