Court calls for traffic case reform after misfiled warrant
A Cedar Rapids man cited in August for driving without a license was arrested on a failing-to-appear warrant more than a month later after his case was disposed of. Linn District Court staff note several similar errors and discuss streamlining to cut record-keeping and free magistrates for serious matters.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
First Avenue
Delivering the goods during National News Paper Week
The Gazettes carriers, about 1300 young entrepreneurs, served Cedar Rapids and territorial routes. On the 1973 blizzard day April 9 they all chose to deliver despite closed schools and drifted streets, underscoring the free press principle of printing without government interference.
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Free Press
Cedar Rapids
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Price supports and farm boom bust in modern agriculture
Secretary Bergland faced about 2000 unhappy farmers in Pueblo Colorado demanding higher price supports. The piece traces farm price swings from boom years to low returns, cites subsidies and set asides as Carter era policy, notes wheat at 1.80 to 2.06 per bushel, and discusses buffer stock plans to stabilize prices.
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Pueblo
Colo
Nixon
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Open House for Linn County Council on Aging Moves
Linn County Council on Aging invites the public to an open house celebrating its move to new headquarters on Wednesday October 12. The event showcases services for seniors and honors volunteers with hours 2 to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm at 136 36th St Drive SE parking in Town and Country lot. The organization notes near doubling in caseload due to rural outreach and thanks United Way and local tax support.
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Linn County Council On Aging
Linn
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Debate on Education and Panama Canal Policy
A reader argues for practical use of education and criticizes current trends. The letter defends career training like dental assistants and lab technicians while recounting personal education gaps. It also asserts the canal belongs to the United States, detailing past agreements with Panama and condemning Torrijos era governance.
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Panama
Torrijos
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U.S
Carter The President and the Vietnam War Question
In 1976 Jimmy Carter faced questions on Vietnam war resisters and then signed a bill restricting veterans benefits. The piece argues his actions show uncertainty about his commitments, risking his broader agenda and party support. It notes tensions in Congress over the B 1 bomber and energy and tax reform priorities. New York Times Service
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