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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1981

Page

3

Haig urges fair Soviet talks while crime task force backs guns

Secretary Haig states the United States seeks fair agreements with Moscow and urges restraint and reciprocity as part of a broader push for improved relations. A Reagan task force favors stronger gun control and $2 billion for prison construction, with bail limits and tainted evidence rules under discussion.

Alexander Haig Reagan United States Moscow Soviet Union Haig Reagan Administration William French Smith New York National Rifle Association Ronald Reagan

Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha City Meetings and Events

City calendar lists Cedar Rapids council at 9 a.m and several 3 p.m sessions in City Hall chambers including housing code and the Cedar Lake Daniels Park Citizens Committee. Hiawatha council at 7 p.m with zoning talk. Riverside committee at 7:30 p.m. arts and event notes mention A Spray of Sunshine at Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall and Circus Vargas performances at Lindale Plaza with general admission $5.

Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Cedar Lake Daniels Park Hiawatha City Council Hiawatha City Hall Riverside Citizens Committee Priorities Committee Iowa Hall Kirkwood Community College Circus Vargas Lindale Plaza

Weather Summary From Airport Readings

Readings at the airport cover 24 hours ending 7 p.m. Wednesday with an extended forecast of fair weather Friday through Sunday and a chance of thundershowers Friday. Highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. National extremes: low 33 at West Yellowstone Montana, high 108 at The Dalles Oregon.

C.R West Yellowstone Mont the Dalles, Ore

Linn County selects May's Island for new jail plan

Linn County site subcommittee recommends building a three story jail on stilts at May's Island between the current jail and courthouse. The $7.2 million project would keep sheriff's admin offices in the courthouse and must pass to the full jail study panel and Board of Supervisors before a bond vote. Mayor plans for November remain uncertain as Cedar Rapids officials weigh alternatives and future court needs.

Linn County May’s Island L.W. Hamilton Hamilton Island Sylvester Grady Linn County Board of Supervisors Dan Rogers May’s Iowa Natural Resources Council Sheriff's Department Phillips Swager Cedar Rapids Community School Second Ave John Ely Jr Rogers Third Avenue Eighth Avenue Cedar River Ely First Street Sixth Avenue Donald Sawyer Sawyer Cedar Rapids the Gazette

Picnic on a boat tips to beat bugs and stay fed

Advice for an on water picnic shows packing and prep ideas. Use ice blocks in a cooler, freeze a gallon jug for slow melting chilled water, prepare sandwiches at home in bags, store them in a lidded box with a plastic bag, and keep crackers in a coffee can. Deviled eggs stay fresh with stuffing stored separately.

Elks Club Sale Could Fund Cedar Rapids Restaurant

Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge seeks $750,000 in industrial development revenue bonds to finance sale and remodeling of the 424 First Ave. NE building into a restaurant. Ron Godwin, owner of Xavier's Naso's and Flamingo Pizza Palace, plans to open by March 1982 with about 70 staff if bonds are approved and transferred to Merchants National Bank.

Elks Club First Ave Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank James Bradley Ron Godwin Xavier's Naso’s Pizza Houses Flamingo Pizza Palace Lodge Godwin Bradley MNB Lois Keller Leonard Wood Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge Woods Embassy Club Cedar View Country Club Grand Lodge

Two drivers charged with drunk driving in separate incidents

Lyla C. Johnson, 25, of Mount Vernon, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Monday at the Third Avenue and Third Street intersection for drunk driving. Jay Landon Meyer, 41, of Mechanicsville, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Tuesday on East Market Street in Lisbon for drunk driving and interference with official acts.

Lyla C. Johnson Mount Vernon Third Avenue Third Street Jay Landon Meyer Mechanicsville East Market Street Lisbon

Assault charge filed against Center Point man

Jeffrey A. Erger, 20, of Center Point was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday outside Haddy's Tavern in Center Point and charged with assault after allegedly kicking Larry Raue in the head. He appeared in Linn District Court and was released from Linn County Jail on his own recognizance.

Jeffrey A. Erger Center Point Haddy Larry Raue Linn Erger

Thought for the Day Courage to Seek New Oceans

A credited quotation from Andre Gide urges courage to abandon the shore in pursuit of new discoveries. The aphorism emphasizes breaking boundaries and embracing risk to achieve progress.

Andre Gide

Noted Hypnotists in Cedar Rapids Promote Weight Loss Stop Smoking Seminar

Wade M. Genthner and Techniques For Living offer a three hour clinical hypnosis program at Best Western Town House on August 16. The seminar claims permanent weight loss and smoking cessation, with benefits like better sleep and more energy. Call 1-800-645-5454 for details.

Techniques For Living Wade M. Genthner United States Televi Sion Genthner Dan Rather CBS 60 Minutes

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