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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1983
Page
3
The piece recalls a long ago Iowa oil discovery in Washington County, noted as possibly the only Iowa oil, spurring ongoing drilling despite rarity. It references broader regional coverage and a variety of unrelated items in the edition.
Bill Winkelman of Lohrville, 50, organized a pony therapy effort that helped a wheelchair bound lad and another handicapped youth wave during the Des Moines State Fair parade. Winkelman works with small horses bred by his Swiss family for over 11 generations to boost self esteem among handicapped people.
Six southeastern Iowa counties report corn yields of one bushel per acre to the Federal Crop Insurance Corp in Des Moines. State Agriculture Secretary Bob Lounsberry says crop loss claims by FDIC insured farmers could exceed 15 million dollars, threatening federal crop program budgets.
Investigators probe 414s group from Milwaukee involved in raiding business and government computer systems. Members copied stolen programs, shared passwords, and even faked payrolls. FBI and U.S. Attorney pursue wire fraud or theft charges. A 17 year old granted immunity claims no criminal intent.
Organizers and attendees describe the Democratic presidential candidate forum in Des Moines as a sign peace issues and arms control influence mainstream politics. Mark Gearan cites an 1800 turnout exceeding expectations, showing broad appeal and involvement beyond traditional party circles. Five of six announced candidates attended, with Hollings canceling last minute due to a family death.
Kansas Governor John Carlin endorsed John Glenn for the Democratic presidential nomination saying he can lead in the best interests of all citizens. The endorsement follows similar support from Ohio Governor Richard Celeste and ties into Glenn's Kansas campaign launch and fundraising events to retire party debt.
Mount Palomar astronomers warn new San Diego high‑pressure sodium lamps will wash out faint starlight and hinder spectrographic work, risking the observatory’s future. City officials defend the lighting as necessary and cost‑saving, amid a council vote sequence and opposition from Caltech and San Diego State University.
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