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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1982
Page
3
President Reagan addressed a Roman Catholic audience on Tuesday urging an end to abortion on demand. He argued that his nuclear weapons reduction plan renders calls for a simple freeze obsolete. Education Secretary Terre Bell proposed major changes to handicapped children education rules to ease administrator burden while protecting student rights.
President Reagan's one year extension on the Soviet grain sale has upset many wheat and corn producers met in Des Moines. Amid world pressure, farmers expect only limited exports. A long term pact hinges on the Soviet Union ending martial law in Poland, linking policy to Polish events and continuing U.S. censure from last December.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District voted Tuesday night to hire Raphael Nystrand dean of education at the University of Louisville to assist in selecting Marvin Maire's replacement. Nystrand will lead the search process for a new superintendent in the district.
Marion City Council member Carl Foster urged strict enforcement of plumbing regulations after heavy rains caused widespread sewer backups. He blamed illegal dumping of foundation water and sump pumps into the sewer system and urged home inspections and stiff fines for continued hook ups. Marion, page 11A.
Hallstrom says he expects no long term effects after a scrimmage incident in which teammate Kurt Allerman delivered a knockout right cross. The 6 foot 6 inch, 286 pound former Iowa star and Packers top draft pick was injured on Monday.
The bidding war for tractor and combine sales this fall is officially under way. John Deere and Co unveiled a new line of 10 farm tractors at the National Corn Growers Convention in Des Moines. International Harvester announced three new farm tractors will be available, announced in Little Amana during a dealers meeting in Eastern Iowa.
Attorneys for former Humboldt stockbroker Gary Lewellyn filed motions in U.S. District Court Cedar Rapids asking to delay the trial and move venue to Des Moines. In a separate filing the U S attorney in Des Moines seeks to limit Lewellyn insanity defense for the trial set September 19 in Des Moines.
City veterinarian Dr. Russell Anthony warns dogs cannot sweat and die quickly in parked cars as heat rises. He cites panting air at 135 degrees, risk from wet fur turning into a steam bath, and owners overstaying at grocery stores or motels. He advises shade, north-facing doghouses, fresh water, and brushing instead of shaving. cats also need water and air during heat.
A young Floridian who found a job returned $800 to the unemployment compensation fund. He handed a money order to Florida officials and asked that the money be put back, saying he was grateful for the help he received while unemployed. Officials described the gesture as unusual and sincere.
Milan Illinois trucker Charles Miner, 29, led a 100 mile interstate pursuit from West Liberty to near Colfax Iowa. The chase involved multiple agencies, peaked at 80 mph, and ended after a shot damaged the truck’s radiator. Miner faces speeding, reckless driving and eluding charges in Jasper and Johnson counties. he remains jailed in Jasper County.
The Senate voted 51 to 45 to add a debt ceiling condition to a proposed constitutional amendment barring deficit spending. Leaders warn the move could doom the balanced budget measure while House action and treasury testimony keep pressure on deficit reduction efforts and tax hike plans.
Pottawattamie County Sheriff Lynn Ford reports the death of 17 year old Michael Wellman of Neola in a construction accident. He was directing a concrete laden truck when he slipped while attempting to step onto a ladder and fell beneath the truck's dual wheels during a street paving job for Wellman Construction Co. on Monday.
Gov. Robert Ray must choose a replacement for Justice Robert Allbee on the Iowa Supreme Court within 48 hours. Nominees include James H. Carter of the Iowa Court of Appeals, Louis A. Lavorato of Des Moines District Court, and Charles R. Wolfe of Sioux City. A decision could be announced today or within the next two days.
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