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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1982
Page
3
Police said a white male in his 30s using a 22 caliber pistol executed a witness in a $5.5 million FBI embezzlement case and shot three CBS employees at a rooftop garage. Investigators also considered a missing woman from a bankrupt diamond firm as a possible additional victim.
Princess Grace of Monaco will christen a U S passenger ship for America Hawaii Cruises the first time royalty has performed a ship christening. The SS Constitution once carried Grace Kelly to Monaco for her marriage to Prince Rainier.
A Turkish military spokesman said an Air Force transport exploded and crashed in mountains in eastern Turkey on Tuesday, killing all 27 Americans aboard. The cause was not immediately known and the victims were believed to be military personnel.
A year after the Reagan assassination attempt, opinion writers discuss the Hinckley case. Some call the delay a mockery of justice, but the piece argues the process reflects core American legal principles despite its frustrations and costs.
The physician educator who led Procter & Gamble's first human test of Relytampons testified there was overwhelming evidence the devices were safe before market release. Also, Cedar Rapids officials plan to sell animals at Bever Park Zoo and a stock fraud case involves Kathryn Barakat. College basketball coaches may sign prep stars. IRS notes early Georgia test results on a simplified tax form.
Competitors say they were caught off guard by news that the Dubuque Packing plant will close October 16. They insist the move will not affect Iowa Beef Processors plans to consider a hog plant in Stanwood.
David Rockefeller Jr., chair of Rockefeller Brothers Awards in Arts Education, will travel to Cedar Rapids to award Harding Junior High a $10,000 national arts grant at a 10:20 a.m. assembly. The school is among 10 nationwide recipients and the funds may be used to benefit its fine arts program.
Iowa Department of Transportation to start taking bids in late summer for a culvert under Interstate 380 northwest of Center Point as part of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail project. Funding totals 68 400 from the federal government 2 400 from IDOT and 52 000 from trail sponsors with maintenance to be handled by sponsors after completion.
Gail Yono of Chebanse Illinois passed away after a four year fight with leukemia at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle. Her sign in the window drew workers across the street who sent toys and helped with care. Donations exceeding 2500 dollars followed a Journal report.
The Iowa House passed a land-use measure mandating county zoning with no state land-use agency. Pelton's amendment requires county land use commissions by year end and zoning ordinances by 1985, while Senate plans would grant immunity to farmers and no county zoning. House leaders say talks with the Senate will continue as Gov. Ray weighs a veto.
Des Moines lawmakers target a $40 million supplemental 83 budget for state agencies with four tax measures urged by Gov. Ray to raise over $22 million. Senate leaders expect debate this week as adjournment nears and Democrats press for bipartisan cooperation on unemployment aid.
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