Iowa's Drug Problem Quietly Grows in Heartland
An Iowa narcotics agent and ASAC officials warn of steady heroin and cocaine activity despite a calm outward picture. They note stable addict counts, rising East Coast purity driving overdoses, persistent amphetamine thefts, and a robust illicit market in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines areas.
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Iowa Department of Substance Abuse Urges Public Education
Iowa's Department of Substance Abuse emphasizes public awareness as key to reducing drug abuse. Melanie Fein notes the need for plain information on overdose signs and dangers, including poly-drug use. Cedar Rapids parents are invited to form local groups. contact Carol Clift at (515) 281-3641 or write to Suite 230 Liberty Building Des Moines 50319.
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Tax Hikes on Coal Taxes Spark Montana Wyoming Debate
Montana and Wyoming coal severance taxes face national opposition led by Texas lawmakers. Rep. J J Pickle and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen join mayors and power companies in arguing taxes raise electricity costs and distort competition. Proposals seek a 12.5 percent cap while Alaska and Louisiana illustrate larger energy levies.
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Letter writers warn voters over taxes and immigration in midwestern city
A series of letters to The Gazette discuss the political contrast between socialism and free enterprise, urging Cedar Rapids readers to consider EPA standards for a city dump and potential plant closures. Authors question job losses and welfare levels while criticizing editorial support of Rep. Tom Harkin and defending the John Birch Society against alleged media suppression.
No on ERA says preserving God ordained family units
Opinion piece argues against the state Equal Rights Amendment asserting it would abolish women's God given rights and place women in combat roles and abortion access, while stressing the importance of traditional family roles and warning of social security tax shifts on homemakers.
Nonsensical Economic Rhetoric Aims At November Voters
The passage uses tangled phrases about ups and downs in sales and income to argue for a slower pace of economic decline and a potential readjustment of rates. It frames rate changes as guidance for voters, noting that shifts in slowdown, downturn, and inflation could influence the November election outlook.
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