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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1982
Page
5
A national test results analysis shows fewer than half of American youth meet attainable physical fitness standards. In some areas older teens perform worse than younger peers, highlighting concerns about youth health and activity levels.
Eastern Iowa seniors should know a national survey released this week shows fewer job offers for graduates this year while starting salaries rise. A placement official notes aggressiveness in job hunting can outweigh GPA in securing positions. Education, page 108.
The downtown Marion Hy-Vee at 1223 Seventh Ave will close permanently at 6 p m Sunday, according to company officials in Chariton. A separate note on a redevelopment deal for the Century Engineering Building on Second Street and Fourth Avenue SE mentions Realtor Larry Sharp securing half the needed parking.
More Iowans drafted. UNI quarterback Steve Sandon and ISU tight end Dan Johnson were late selections by the NFL. Against a housing and lending downturn, the Supreme Court weighs a case that could affect homebuyers ability to assume low-interest mortgages.
A NAS task force plans a study on grain elevator blasts to set safety standards and procedures. A member says most explosions are dust related and calls for stricter cleanliness and operating guidelines. Farm section.
In a Florida State University psychology project, men showed a high willingness to engage with strangers while women largely rejected such advances. The study, conducted by Russell Clark, found 75 percent of men accepted a bed invitation, 69 percent to an apartment, while only 6 percent of women accepted the apartment offer. Clark notes cultural incentives and feminist objections to the findings.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed action on Evan Curly Hultman’s U S attorney nomination for Iowa’s Northern District at Sen Joe Biden’s request. The vote was rescheduled for next Tuesday with officials confirming expected approval. The delay follows reviews of Hultman’s medical records and past U S attorney handling.
Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtles weighing from 650 to 1500 pounds. They are distinguished by their leathery shells.
The Iowa Commerce Commission refused IE’s request for a rehearing and a stay on the order requiring a refund of more than 2 million dollars to customers. IE plans to appeal in court and may seek a stay there.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 prints daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with carrier and mail subscription options. Rates include $1.65 per week by carrier and varying 7 or 52 week mail plans though some areas lack mail service.
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