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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1981
Page
3
Secretary of Education Terre Bell recommended to President Reagan abolish the department and shift its duties to a new federal foundation of less than Cabinet rank. The move would align with Reagan’s pledge to dismantle Carter’s department and reduce federal involvement in education.
Ten hours of talks led by Deputy Premier Rakowski and Solidarity chief Lech Walesa failed to yield a clear outcome as protests over food shortages intensify. Solidarity member Jan Rulewski said the talks devolved into ideological dispute about Marx and Lenin. Iran blocks exit for 62 French nationals and a landing of an Air France plane amid anti French sentiment over Abolhassan Bani-Sadr.
Doctors at Rome's Gemelli Hospital report Pope John Paul II recovering satisfactorily after a one hour operation to restore intestinal function. He sat in a chair Thursday and remains on intravenous feeding but is expected to switch to a regular diet in a few days.
The Marion City Council approved a new bicycle route system in south Marion by a 6 to 1 vote. The plan designates routes on South 11th Street from Grand to First Avenues, Grand Avenue from South 11th to South 15th Streets, and South 15th Street from Grand to First Avenues.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces a 12 member Brucemore Inc board, with Michael Ainslie presenting the executive director and 11 directors. Peggy Whitworth is named a new director amid growing national interest in preservation.
The ZZ Top performed at the Five Seasons Center before 6,700 fans, opening with their latest album's energy. Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, and Dusty Hill powered 80 minutes of heavy rock and blues, delivering a tight show from 1970s roots to modern punch.
Today features a Winneshiek County Fair fun day at 2 30 p m in Decorah and a Thrasher Brothers country Western show at 8 15 p m. Buchanan County Fair in Independence hosts a demolition derby at 7 30 p m and Johnny Cash performs at 8 p m. Rich Probert gospel concert at 8 30 p m Strawberry Point Band Shell. Works by Amana Artists on display at Amana Gallery 11 a m to 4 p m Fri Sat Sun through Aug 23. Mount Vernon theater presents Guys and Dolls at 8 p m Armstrong Theater Cornell College. Getting Out opens 7 30 p m Studio Theater Garrison. Sleuth at Old Creamery Theater 8 p m Tickets 6 5.
Iowa Electric Light and Power officials brief Panora residents on ICC site certification for the Guthrie Power Plant as Chicago and North Western Railway announces plans to buy and possibly refurbish the Perry to Jefferson to Waukee rail line. The coal plant could start by 1987 after further ICC hearings.
A 19 year old Muscatine man, Greg A. Lewis, died when the pickup he rode stalled on tracks at the Blue Bill Ridge crossing in southeast Muscatine County and was struck by an eastbound train around 5 30 p m. The pickup was driven by Marty D Wagner 18, of Buffalo with Lewis as passenger.
An 8 year old boy, Douglas Wayne Harms, son of Duane and his wife, died when he rode his bicycle into the side of a semi trailer truck driven by Ronald Bohle, 21, of Sumner. The collision happened on a Shell Rock city street in front of an elevator.
This guide advises checking finance companies banks dealers and credit unions for auto loans and other credit options. It notes loans against savings or whole life cash value may offer low rates and continued interest. It warns to read contracts and avoid optional credit insurance if unwanted.
Extended forecast calls for fair mild conditions Sunday with chances of showers Monday and Tuesday. A severe storm system hit Wichita Kansas with heavy rain 68 mph winds and hail as large as golf balls causing property damage and injuries. report includes 60 mph winds near Cape Girardeau Missouri and hail near Scottsbluff Nebraska, plus a tornado southwest of Green Bay Wisconsin. Thunderstorms covered the southern plains to the Great Lakes with widespread showers in northern New England and near 100 degree heat in the West and southern Plains. Rain totals Thursday exceeded 1 inch in several cities including Wichita Jonesboro Cape Girardeau and Marietta. Record highs were set or tied in multiple western and southwestern locations.
National temperature extremes report a low of 37 degrees at West Yellowstone Montana and a high of 115 degrees at Bullhead City Arizona for Thursday, highlighting wide regional temperature swings across the country.
Iowa Senator Roger Jepsen urged Congress to soften the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act at a one day export conference. He argued current restrictions harm U S firms by blocking third party agents and raising contract costs, proposing tighter rules for executives and allowing customary payments and gifts abroad.
Winners of the Mitchell movement at the YWCA include North-South Ove Jenkins with Mrs James Smittkame first and Mike Roush with Ivan Water second. East-West Al Roush and Dick Nassif first followed by Eleanor Fitzpatrick and Gary Williams second. Next game is grand national pairs next Wednesday at 1 pm. At least 13 people died in rioting in Belfast.
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