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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1982
Page
3
AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland urges the labor federation to back a Democrat for the 1984 nomination before primaries. Critics say the plan may be hard to implement and could backfire, risking labor influence within the party.
The Iowa House shortened setbacks between new anaerobic waste lagoons and homes to aid a Stanwood hog slaughter project. Supporters say it does not threaten the environment and with proper monitoring, the plan should be acceptable.
Voters across central Iowa turned out to choose 29 delegates for the fall Older Iowans Legislature. Patricia Powrie of the Heritage Agency on Aging cites high polling enthusiasm and a larger field than expected. Mount Vernon council calls for a U S Soviet nuclear arms freeze. Gov Ray remains opposed to reviving welfare for two unemployed parents amid budget tensions.
The Detroit News earned the Meritorious Public Service prize for a series exposing a Navy coverup of shipboard deaths aboard the USS Ranger. Reporters Sydney Freedberg and David Ashenfelter traced how heat stroke and mistreatment led to a sailor’s death and questioned Navy secrecy.
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate approved 21 bills in under four hours, 20 final with large majorities as lawmakers push toward adjournment. One bill, extending privileges to parts of the financial industry, drew debate. two measures were deferred for further study.
Cedar Rapids Housing Inspection Services reports backlog reductions from about 400 housing condition complaints since March. Only about 30 remain, with regular rental inspections to follow. The notice of violations has sparked one appeal by owner M P Mally Jr who seeks up to nine months to remodel. Rental unit registration due by July 1, with penalties for noncompliance.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists office at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It provides daily and Sunday editions with subscription options including carrier and mail plans and notes AP news rights.
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