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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
9
Eldon Colton spoke on juvenile rights and new laws at a Reformatory Jaycees gathering in Anamosa. He urged self-respect and better outside relations, hoping to steer residents away from prison. Readers urged officials to visit institutions to understand inmates.
A reader critiques John Oberthien in the Cedar Rapids public safety commissioner race. The letter argues his past tenure caused Police Department issues and warns that his election could revive tensions with the City Council over Traffic Engineering and agency jurisdiction during the next two years.
The Dick Cavett Show panel cites Frank Magid Associates urging showing the public what it wants to see rather than what it needs to see. The writer condemns violent police drama and sexual mini-novels, urging media to value intellect and human spirit over profits.
Mark Russell Bernstein in Rolling Stone claims famous media figures aided the CIA. Washington reacts with a muted “That’s nice” as lawmakers struggle to read the magazine. The piece recalls past intelligence plots involving Annette Funicello and others.
The piece traces Oberthien and Bergen as candidates for the safety commissioner seat after Oberthien’s prior three terms and defeat in 1973. It recalls past speed limit debates on Oakland Road NE, including a 25 to 30 mph compromise and calls for stricter enforcement, plus notes on council moves and the shift of the Meyer's department under public improvements. The writer questions enforcement and suggests reassigning it to public safety if Oberthien wins.
A resident accuses Parks Commissioner Reinis of careless duck care and wasteful spending while criticizing election time behavior. The writer claims last year he proposed eliminating ducks for cost reasons and notes support from a donor who buys corn. The piece urges voting against Reinis.
A voter endorses Floyd Bergen as candidate for public safety commissioner before the 1977 municipal election. The writer cites past administrations as controversial and urges honesty integrity and community betterment as key qualifications.
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