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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1982
Page
3
A United Press International survey shows a deep world recession affecting workers everywhere as currencies lose value and living costs rise, leaving many in financial strain across nations.
New York City police and Drug Enforcement Administration agents traced a scheme where a pharmacy filled up to 10,000 prescriptions yearly for methaqualone. Doctors at a Madison Avenue stress clinic wrote these prescriptions to evade narcotics and dangerous drugs laws.
Georgia All-America running back Herschel Walker will miss the first two games of the 1982 season due to a broken thumb. The report notes his absence will impact Georgia’s early schedule as the team prepares for a challenging start.
The company, formerly New Iowa National and now Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co., moves to a three quarter block home office on Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. An employee open house will be held next Sunday as part of the near seven million dollar addition.
The California labor commissioner orders the former Richard Pryor manager to repay about 3 million dollars in improper fees and misappropriated income. The case highlights concerns about financial misconduct in entertainment industry management.
State notes on continuing education push dentists and hygienists to renew licenses with courses. The feature hints at travel to Mexico Jamaica and Hawaii rather than standard workshops. It also mentions Rep Tom Harkin contemplating a U S Senate run and Republican Roger Jepsen’s view on the New Right’s role in Clark’s defeat.
An article on Growing Older page 6B explains how home health care offers alternatives to nursing homes for seniors in declining health. It outlines what home health care is, its cost range, and current availability in the Cedar Rapids area.
Wilson Junior High closure remains unlikely to be reversed after a Gazette poll shows most candidates in the September 14 school board race favor keeping the 1984 decision. The contest on Metro Iowa page 25A examines voter access to a reversal.
Tama Mayor Ralph Franklin said chief Berna Van Vlerah has not been discharged and will resign effective Sept. 17, not Sept. 29. He noted options for handling the resignation and said a replacement for Patrolman Curt Miltner has not yet been hired.
Twenty seven Eastern Iowa high school students from the 234th Signal Battalion of the Iowa Army National Guard completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. They arrived at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport welcomed by family friends and Guard staff.
The British Antarctic Survey said the odds are very slim of locating three explorers marooned for over a month on an Antarctic island. Chilean search planes scanned the area but found no trace of Kevin Ockleton, John Coll, and Ambrose Morgan, a 22 year old physicist, a 23 year old diesel mechanic, and a 22 year old radio operator on a recreational trip.
Des Moines doctors report three severe lawn mower accidents in eight days involving riding mowers and a child losing a leg. They urge parents to keep kids indoors during mowing, secure safety devices, and prevent fuel exposure. two children had arms reattached but risks remain.
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