Neighborhood Watch Volunteers Sought for Cedar Rapids and Statewide Crime Prevention
Gov Ray's conference highlights Neighborhood Watch as key to crime prevention in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Cedar Rapids has 14 active groups with 500 participants, while Dubuque reports 17 neighborhoods and 1,000 volunteers. Des Moines trains 6,000 people. its program runs five days a week. Citizens urged to volunteer through the Crime Prevention Bureau at 398-5100 or Citizens for Community Improvement at 364-7134.
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Dubuque
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Crime Prevention Bureau
James Gillen
Gillen
Citizens For Community Improvement
Immigration policy criticized for ethnic bias across refugee groups
The piece argues U S treatment of Haitian Indochinese and Mexican refugees is biased. It cites proposals to admit 50 000 Mexicans yearly as guest workers, possible ten year amnesty, and limited welfare access. It notes Indochinese influx cutbacks and harsh refugee conditions, plus Coast Guard returns of Haitians, urging fair treatment for all groups.
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U.S
Immigration and Naturalization Service
William French Smith
Thailand
Puerto Rico
Krome North
Fla
Glasgow
Mont
New York Times
North Pole
Siberia
Washington
Haiti
Coast Guard
Immigration Service
Reagan shifts tone on rearmament pledge amid restrained plan
Washington notes Reagan’s defense package, while modest, contrasts with campaign rhetoric of Armageddon. It retires older B 52s in 82 83, expands newer cruise missiles, pursues Trident II development, and keeps Stealth bomber and Trident submarine programs steady. Critics say it rivals Ford Carter era plans in scope.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Air Force
Defense Department
Carter
Ford
Letters to The Gazette Spur Calls for Fair Local Elections
A Cedar Rapids reader urges income tax equity and voluntary service from government workers while criticizing campaign tactics. She calls for clear qualifications from candidates and fair, truthful messaging in the city election. The letter also questions honesty in schools amid past incidents and board actions affecting diplomas.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Horsemans Club Gives Free Fun Day
In an Oct. 3 event the Cedar Rapids Horsemans Club provided rides food and friendship for handicapped children and adults and their families at Van Vechten Park. The fundraiser featured volunteers donating time and goods with no charge for love and included music games and prizes.
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Cedar Rapids Horsemans Club
Henry Davison
Flossie
van Vechten Park
Sandy Elmer-Cook for Cedar Rapids Mayor
A Mt. Mercy College student endorses Sandy Elmer-Cook in the Cedar Rapids mayoral primary. The letter praises her realistic stance on government, opposition to welfare cuts, and commitment to fair resource administration.
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Mt. Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
Sandy Elmer-Cook
Ms. Cook
Reagan
Sandy Elmer- Cook
Subscription failure ends annual junior high appeal
A reader recounts not receiving a $20 subscription renewal for the annual junior high magazine sales after previous renewals, noting efforts to contact the seller and advising others to watch for missing orders while stating they will not participate again.
Citizen letters challenge Cedar Rapids safety role in Martinko case
Readers question Safety Commissioner Bergen about handling of information in the Martinko murder coverage. They ask why informants delay reporting, whether witnesses were discouraged, and who bears responsibility for public safety and proper police contact. The letters urge accountability and citizen protection.
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Martinko
Bergen
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Editorial Page Letters Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters to the editor with a 400 word limit. Include writer name street address and signature and a non published telephone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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Gazette
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky I
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
Editorial Pages
Robert Walters
Cathy
Park Towne Place NE
Mrs. Lyle Wingerson
Center Point
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