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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1982
Page
5
Secretary of State Alexander Haig suggested in a speech that diplomacy with the Kremlin on strategic nuclear arms reduces risk and should not be hindered by fear. The Nation, 4A.
Ninety one people became U S citizens in district court naturalization proceedings led by Rev John P Woods of Westminster Presbyterian Church an immigrant from Scotland. Cedar Rapids page 13A.
Iowa Senator Grassley proposed tax credits to hire youths from low income families to spur jobs. Cedar Rapids Mayor Don Canney doubts the approach will raise employment, citing limited profits and funds. He favors lower rates and public works as better remedies amid federal cutbacks. Ballantyne of Linn County CETA notes 342 youths would be served this summer, with 1200 eligible, but funding limits hinder reach. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids expect significant loss of federally funded summer jobs due to Reagan cuts.
Governor Robert Ray will address a 10:30 a.m. dedication on May 6 for the new Johnson Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Kirkwood. Area legislators and educators are invited. The $1.6 million facility includes a basketball court four handball courts a classroom and locker facilities plus an office.
Kirkwood Community College board approved salary increases for 165 instructors librarians and counselors averaging 7.25 percent for the next year plus health insurance premium adjustments. Bargaining unit members on 215 day contracts receive 5 percent plus 481 and 186 day contracts 5 percent plus 416. A 24 cent mileage rate replaces 22 cents. A one year compensatory time trial for large classes was agreed. A new 155 seat lecture room costing 225000 to 250000 will be added to Cedar Hall with a public hearing set May 13 along with a 148634 parking lot and sidewalk project.
Iowa Court of Appeals voided a $500 contempt fine against Bruce Russell, manager of the Red Barn Supper Club, who erected an "Iranians not welcome here" sign at his home. The panel said no intent to violate the court order was shown since the sign at his residence, adjacent to the restaurant, followed the order’s wording.
The federal government searches for about 2,000 Americans whose Czech property was seized between 1945 and 1958 to distribute 74.5 million in claims. Commission notes 2,630 claimants authenticated, 5.5 million already paid, 1.5 million set aside for new claims, with Oct 31 1982 filing deadline. Heirs may receive payments if claimants are deceased.
Residents may file petitions with the Cedar Rapids or Linn County Boards of Review by next Wednesday to contest new property assessments. The Cedar Rapids board handles city properties while Linn County covers areas outside the city. Forms are at City Hall or the Linn County Administrative Office. Contact numbers are 398 503 and 398 3401.
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