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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1982
Page
3
The Reagan administration notified Congress that it plans to supply Taiwan with 60 FS E and F5-F jets over the next two years. The announcement appears on World page 5A.
A Des Moines classified ad offers Gov. Robert Ray's low mileage car for 16500. The ad notes 18000 miles, excellent condition, and most options, stating it was used by the governor for the past year and priced to market value.
Republican candidate Terry Branstad pledged that at least half of his state appointments would be women after addressing the National Federation of Republican Women. The remark followed his speech, highlighting a gender-diversity goal in his administration. Al Oerter, four time Olympic champion, says he plans to compete in Los Angeles in 1984 at age 47.
The market fell sharply from midweek highs as trading on the New York Stock Exchange tumbled to near half the Wednesday level while Thursday stood as the sixth busiest day in exchange history. Observers described the day as among the most frenzied in memory with volatile averages and frantic activity.
State Treasurer Maurice Mo Baringer spends fair hours at the Swine Barn ringside as he handles the paperwork for the Hampshire Poland and Berkshire shows. Since 1947 he has routinely performed this duty at state fairs, both Monday and Thursday, coordinating premier breeder and premier sire award determinations in farm pages.
First Assistant Johnson County Attorney J. Patrick White said a response to a civil rights suit filed in U.S. District Court by an inmate of the Johnson County Jail has been prepared and will be filed within days. The inmate Roy A. Faulkner, awaiting sentencing for a bogus check scheme, claims denial of medical treatment and a punitive diet by the county medical examiner.
Walt Disney World performers in costume vote 45 to 41 to join the Service Trades Council and come under Teamsters contracts. Disney says no immediate changes to wages or conditions. negotiations will shape future contracts.
Anita Abbott claims Brandy Abbott did not run away from Valley Shelter Homes in Davenport but left during free time and stayed at a party too long. Brandy, 15, gained national attention after Marion County Deputy Sheriff Ted J. Cassidy arrested her for disorderly conduct. She is ordered to remain at Valley Shelter Homes for a few weeks while a permanent group shelter is arranged. Brandy has five free hours nightly from 7 to 12.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly prices. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. USPS 095680.
The Five Seasons Center Commission approves a 16 full time staff reorganization proposed by manager Dana Warg without new funding. A new marketing and events coordinator will be hired, expected to pay for itself by higher revenue. Larry Baker and David Pisha receive assistant manager roles. John Oberthein remains building manager. The panel also backs a $47,400 Kleiman Construction remodel to expand office space to 2,000 square feet.
A lone American car driver in northeast Scott County repeatedly made thumbs down gestures at foreign car owners and tried to block them from a county road. He was halted in a McCausland stakeout and released with no charges as the gesture was deemed not criminal. He promised to stop and will rely on bumper stickers instead.
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