18 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1983
Page
1
About thirty salaried employees from Rockwell Collins Avionics Group in Cedar Rapids were laid off, affecting personnel, graphics services and manufacturing. Company says the move is necessary due to weak primary commercial markets through fiscal year 1984, with more salaried cuts possible as planning for 1984 concludes.
The 13th annual Great Lakes Chapter meeting of the American Association of Airport Executives opens in Cedar Rapids at Stouffer's Hotel. About 250 attendees are expected, with speakers Murray Smith of the FAA and Mel Volz of United Airlines. A balloon departure is planned this evening. The event supports 13 Midwestern states and runs for three days.
An August 27 free session titled How to Succeed in College A Guide to Academic Effectiveness for Non Traditional Students will run 9 30 to 11 30 a m in Room 245 McAuley Hall Mount Mercy College Curtis Beckman academic skills director and Marilyn Murphy public services librarian will lead The call to reserve is 363 8213 ext 260.
Wayne Moon of Cedar Rapids, laid off from Harnischfeger, hauls rock along a new recreation trail in northeast Cedar Rapids. About nine unemployed workers are hired under a federal jobs program to build the three fourths mile McCloud Run Trail, started July 20 and due for completion in early September. The route will start at J Avenue and end at 29th Street NE with a playground at the beginning.
Linn County Supervisor Joe Rinas defended county staff actions after recycled oil spread on three roads contaminated by styrene and naphthalene. Health officials tested the oil and noted odor levels, while state agencies discussed potential action pending assessments of health risk and possible evacuation.
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