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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1981
Page
3
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted four individuals including a Soviet born naturalized U.S. citizen on charges of violating American high technology export laws to aid the Soviet Union.
Polish authorities issued partial newspaper editions on military presses but the printers strike persists as distributors and vendors join in. In Iowa City a 24 year old University of Iowa medical student was found dead in a pond and ruled a death by own action by the Johnson County medical examiner.
Linn County United Way reports ten organizations denied funding over recent months due to funding shortages. Other items note city hall sites being narrowed in Hiawatha, three Cedar Rapids workers treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, Iowa City freshman Treye Jackson missing football season, Modern Piping claiming Major Open title, Sebastian Coe setting mile world record, and DuPont winning Conoco bid but hurting its credit rating.
A bearded scruffy man in faded denims and scuffed boots works undercover in a major drug crackdown. The street smart agent must blend in to survive, and his role proves pivotal this week.
The calendar lists a busy schedule with the Riverfront Improvement Commission Linn County Supervisors and other bodies meeting at various times in Cedar Rapids Marion and Mount Vernon. Planned topics include general assistance contracts landfill animal control and future school contracts. Local cultural events include a Des Moines fair St Patrick’s events Great River Days West Branch Minstrels Sleuth and Getting Out performances with ticket prices and contact numbers.
The Growing Fair at Westdale Mall on Saturday brings area groups and schools to discuss personal growth options. Girl Scouts Camp Fire Girls and Cedar Rapids organizations join education counselors to present classes programs and health education with demonstrations from YWCA and Ambroz Recreation Center. Mercy and St Luke's hospitals share health programs.
An optimistic view is described as the idea of finishing the cone and ice cream in one bite and enjoying bread and honey without bathing or changing clothes afterward. The humorous reflection contrasts expectations with simple pleasures.
Wind direction and velocity 10 p m calm. Sun sets eight p m tonight and rises at 6 20 Friday morning. Year ago today high 89 low 71 precipitation 0 15. Record high today 100 in 1947 record low 38 in 1950. Extended forecast generally fair Saturday and Sunday with a chance of rain Monday. Highs upper 70s to mid 80s lows mid 50s to low 60s.
A national temperature snapshot shows a low of 37 degrees at Alpena Michigan and a high of 110 degrees at Bullhead City Arizona on Wednesday. This highlights the wide climate variation across regions.
Thunderstorms linger near the Carolina coast as a tornado watch covers parts of both Carolinas and adjacent coastal waters while tropical storm Dennis tracks along the southern Atlantic coast.
Velma Kouba, 85, was scratched by a 6-foot 220 pound bear at her farm house door near Garwin. She was hospitalized then released and is recovering at a daughter’s home. The bear, owned by neighbor Ray Fisher, was killed by a state conservation officer. The incident occurred around 5 30 p m Tuesday as Velma and a visiting neighbor girl Tara Rouse cooked indoors. Vivian Kouba said Velma, though hard of hearing, remained alert and was able to call for help. The community is unsettled by the nearby bear activity.
Five persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Terry W. Crist 23 of Hiawatha was arrested on Norwood Drive with a speeding charge. Joel D. Monahan 20 of NW Lenora Drive was taken into custody north of the Edgewood Road bridge. Susan J. Mehlert 19 of Vinton was arrested on Third Street NE and also charged with speeding. Matthew L. Schmitt 21 of 18th Ave SW was arrested on Wilson Avenue SW. Jack D. Beltz 33 of Seventh St SE was arrested on A Street SW.
A good time to test the family dog for heartworm before starting a daily preventive pill this summer. The dog must be parasite-free first. heartworm is dangerous, costly to treat, and can be fatal.
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