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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1981
Page
6
Colman McCarthy argues that across the board budget reductions by the Reagan administration threaten public libraries by reducing hours and material acquisitions. He notes California's library service declines after Proposition 13 and warns that private funding cannot replace ongoing operating support.
The Transportation Department plans to propose cutting bumper standards arguing the costs outweigh benefits. A NHTSA study finds five mph rear bumpers incur up to 59 and front bumpers up to 44 in net loss or gain, suggesting retaining front standards while reassessing rear rules. Public comments are invited through November 30.
The piece portrays a brutal Guatemalan crisis with mass killings, disappearances, and fear as two opposed forces terrorize villagers. It notes President Romeo Lucas Garcia’s rejection of a U.S. delegation, Cold relations with Washington, and foreign ties to Argentina, Chile, Israel, Taiwan and South Africa. It argues the United States should dissociate from the regime to avoid being viewed as an accomplice.
A columnist recounts encounters with a so called Moped Marauder targeting yellow mopeds in Cedar Rapids. The piece cites tickets issued in bike racks and loading zones, argues for moped rights on the road, and proposes a downtown Moped Solidarity Day.
A reader critiques DeVere Hirt's Outlooks column arguing that moral code must be eternal and biblical. They warn against “effective morality” bending to social or political change and defend adherence to God’s standards for true happiness.
A letter accuses Mayor Canney and the City Council of bowing to downtown merchants by denying Balko's Furniture a going out of business permit. The Going-Out-of-Business Advisory Committee, linked to the Chamber of Commerce and including a Smulekoff's representative, is called powerless and a facade, with Smulekoff's having $12,000 in city business since July 1980. The writer asks who controls City Hall.
A Cedar Rapids family mourns the loss of Saint a German shepherd shot in their yard while visiting relatives in Jerome. The writer condemns the act as senseless and expresses hope the shooter reflects on the harm caused.
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves with unlimited topics. Carl Kane of Cedar Rapids is a longtime freelance publicist since 1947 and a former journalist who taught journalism for 20 years at Coe College.
A local supporter held a branch and open house for her son Greg who leaves for Germany on Sunday to tour with the armed forces. Jeff Cook, a parks commissioner candidate, attended with about 30 friends and relatives and spoke on youth and city parks programs. He emphasized safe facilities for young people and 36 years near youth, while listeners shared views and praised his willingness to engage taxpayers.
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