Molders Union Vote and Iowa Steel Future Plans
The Molders union votes while Iowa Steel and Iron Co. officials discuss plans. Cedar Rapids City Planning Commission denies and tables rezoning requests after an afternoon of debate. Northwestern Bell starts mailing about 1 million refund checks totaling $45 million to customers. Governor Ray urged to extend 80 000 pound truck permits in Iowa.
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Molders Union
Iowa Steel and Iron Co
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Robert Ray
Iowa
Farmers raise hogs on decks due to pricey real estate
An interviewee in the Out on the Acres column predicts more farmers will raise hogs on decks as land costs rise. The note appears in a page 12B feature, with a separate mention that a new consumer magazine for elementary school readers is gaining traction on page 13B.
J TEC Associates Announces Cedar Rapids Acquisition of California Firm
J TEC Associates Inc of Cedar Rapids says it has reached an agreement to acquire a California firm. The move expands J TEC’s footprint in the West and adds new product capabilities to its portfolio. details on the target company and financial terms were not disclosed.
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J-Tec Associates Inc
Cedar Rapids
California
Editorials Highlight Rights Poll and Mental Health Outlook
A Gazette piece on an Iowa Civil Liberties Union poll about students constitutional rights appears on page 8A. An Outlooks column on the Presidents Commission on Mental Health notes many emotional problems of youth cannot be solved by current mental health programs, on page 9A.
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A Gazette
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Commission On Mental Health
Restaurant Customer Complains of Slow Service and Poor Food
A diner tells another that the service is terrible and customers wait long because the food is poor, signaling a negative impression of the establishment's quality and efficiency.
Heat waves push Iowa power use to record levels
Cedar Rapids faces high electricity demand as temperatures reach the upper 90s. Iowa Electric reports a Tuesday peak of 1,038 megawatts, up from 1,020 on Monday, with supply deemed more than adequate. Buses require repairs due to air conditioning strain, and humidity compounds discomfort for residents.
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Iowa
Iowa Electric
National Weather Service
Cedar Rapids
Welcome president or lose job in Baltimore visit
In Baltimore, a crowd greeted President Carter with a large Welcome sign as about 100 to 200 members of the Baltimore Summer Corps gathered, some bused in under a threat of suspension from a federally funded program if they did not show up. Supervisors described the corps as voluntary.
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Baltimore
Carter
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Summer Corps
East Baltimore
Sun
Alice Ebb
Secret Service
Ms. Ebb
Chris Hartman
the Sun
Kennedy Not Running For President On Alpine Slide
Sen. Ted Kennedy and his relatives ride the Alpine Slide at Mount Tom Ski Resort in western Massachusetts during a two day vacation. Kennedy appears serious amid the outing and denies any presidential bid.
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Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Mount Tom
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Weather boosts battle against Idaho fires
Partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers in southern Idaho aided firefighters battling five major central Idaho fires that had burned over 130000 acres. Weather officer cites day to day conditions as limits, with 4500 firefighters from 14 states working in rotating shifts to gain control.
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Idaho
Snake River Valley
National Weather Service
Nevada
Utah
Canada
U.S. Forest Service
Mortar Creek
Forest Service
Joe Nadolski
Lee Singer
Record $1.33 Million Dram Shop Settlement in Iowa
Karen Curtis and husband receive 1,332,500 from tavern and store insurers for injuries from a 1978 I 80 crash caused by Ronald Stuhr who pleaded guilty to drunk driving. Curtis is permanently paralyzed. Stuart’s policy paid 25,000 plus 5,500 for car damage and injuries.
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Iowa City
Omaha, Neb
Iowa
Karen Curtis
Teddy
Curtis
Ronald Stuhr
Tipton
Stuhr
Kelli
Melissa
Tina
Riley
Omaha
Michigan
Illinois
Stuhr’s Insurance Company
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Vicki Shannon
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Maurice Kuehl
Seventh Ave
Tim Brandt
Lindale Drive
Marion
The
Len Brandrup
City Transit Manager
Dale Dixon
City Hall
Ted
United Press International
Nadolski
Salmon
Eight Mile
Ken Sullivan
Johnson County
Torney
Tom Riley
Fieldhouse
Iowa Senate
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