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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1972
Page
14
The Hatch family recounts a late night mugging after a conference at the RKO building. A masked assailant threatened with an iron bar, took money and valuables, while a teen daughter Mary recounts prior robberies. Neighbors formed patrols but residents still feel unsafe. The couple blame drug crime for violence and call for drastic remedies to curb city crime.
The text recalls a graduate story of resilience after severe injuries from a fall and lengthy hospital care. It notes ongoing efforts by graduates and communities, referencing disorganization within the East Bu canan Community School district and a 1971-72 enrollment figure of 1,050.
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