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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1983
Page
3
Lech Walesa rejects traveling to speak at Harvard commencement while Harvard considers reading his remarks in absentia. The story notes the Solidarity leader’s stance and the university’s potential break with tradition.
The Wheadon United Methodist Church in Evanston joins 43 congregations across 26 cities in 13 states in offering sanctuary to Central American refugees. Church groups in 13 other states help via an underground railroad. Also Linn County receives over 100000 dollars owed by the Iowa Department of Social Services after a protest by Supervisor Jean Oxley.
An Iowa Department of Public Instruction hearing panel dismissed the appeal by Robert and Linda Sessions to continue home based education for their two children. DPI ruled the Sessions did not meet state requirements that elementary students be taught by certified teachers.
Cedar Rapids third grade class is set to appear Friday April 15 on Good Morning America. A taped segment includes a good morning greeting and student interviews and will air on KCRG Channel 9 between 7 and 9 a.m. in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Police Department officials referenced by Metro Iowa on page 10A document ongoing public safety notes. The brief outlines procedural steps and agency coordination details for city officers and regional law enforcement collaboration.
Minnesota Twins center fielder Jim Eisenreich will go on the 15 day disabled list as his nervous disorder worsens. At 23 he believes he may not return to the active lineup and is near retirement, according to reports on sports page 1B.
Strong energy stocks led a broad rally as the market finished modestly higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 1,124.71, gaining 7.06 after a 4.16 rise the prior day, with energy issues posting the broadest gains.
Agriculture Secretary John Block may locate funds within the agency to cover a shortage in Farmers Home Administration loan funds. The aim is to help farmers pay operating expenses this spring, a spokesman said Friday.
NASA reports show Challenger nearing home at Edwards Air Force Base California after a smooth mission. Commander Paul Weitz and pilot Karol Bobko guide the shuttle through automated and manual phases amid favorable weather as they repair a failed sun study satellite and prepare for a 12:53 p.m. CST touchdown. Vice President Bush radioed in from Mission Control as crews tidy lockers and confirm crew health.
The Iowa House seeks passage of a buckle up baby bill by attaching it to a Senate repeal measure. Children under 2 must use federally approved restraints. those under 5 must use restraints or seat belts. Violations carry a $20 fine, with first offense forgivable upon obtaining a car seat. The action bypasses the hostile Senate Transportation Committee.
Twenty six motorists were ticketed for speeding on Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids in a joint action by city police and state patrol. Five officers and five troopers, aided by a helicopter and airplane, operated from 6:30 am for about two hours.
Don Shannon and two companions were approached by two robbers early Wednesday near The Warehouse tavern. They had just returned to their car in a nearby city lot. The Gazette will publish corrections for inaccuracies in reports and headlines if complaints are received at 398-8313.
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