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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1983
Page
3
The Mount Vernon City Council voted to build a 400000 gallon water tower in Memorial Park, ending seven months of wrangling over the site. East Iowa notes the decision on page 5A.
The Pan Am Games punished four weightlifters Monday for anabolic steroid use, marking the first drug disqualification in the 32 year history of the event. Page 10 sports.
Dallas Green was named the Chicago Cubs new manager after firing Lee Elia for not meeting performance standards since the All-Star break. Charlie Fox will handle clubhouse duties as Green takes over. The announcement cited Elia not managing up to his capabilities.
Iowa debate centers on Northwestern Bell deposits to cover unpaid bills. Consumer Advocate asks Commerce Commission to restrict deposits to the actual expected charges of the customer, not of others in the home. Doreen Connally and Freda Ludwig complain of high deposits tied to roommates and relatives. The commission will consider a declaratory ruling on the policy.
A Continental Telephone Co of Iowa spokesman denies misleading customers about buying phones. Iowa Commerce Commission chair Varley questions the Aug 19 notice that prompts Sept 15 options but does not state customers may return leased equipment. If not clarified, the issue may go to the state attorney general’s consumer protection division. Continental ends lease to cut costs. service areas include Fayette, Brandon, Maynard, Randalia and Rowley in Eastern Town.
Winneshiek County picked up about an inch of rain over the weekend while scattered showers bypassed most of Eastern Iowa. Farm notes on page 8C.
Iowa corn farmers have two days to vote in September for two Eastern Iowa directors to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. An Iowa corn official says extending the election to two days should boost voter participation.
AMC plans two new Jeep models and a subcompact car to revive fortunes. Chairman Paul Tippett calls the Jeep launch very critical to the fourth largest U.S. automaker. Money, page 9C.
The Iowa state treasurer reports 49 inquiries from people seeking property left in bank safety deposit boxes after closures in the downturn. Many claimants are heirs or estate administrators from multiple states. petitions include deeds wills and personal papers with forms to the U S Comptroller for final disposition.
Annis Werning 67 from Van Horne and Jean Filep 64 from Marengo won the Hair Performers Gazette over 60 makeover drawing from 87 entries. They will travel to Hair Performers in Westdale Mall for consultations, then return for complimentary haircuts, styling, and makeup, with photo features in The Gazette.
William James Gibson of Hazleton was charged with burglary after being found inside a beer cooler at Kathy's Supper Club and Lounge in Winthrop. Deputies arrested him when Jim Cusick and Cindy Crawford reported an open cooler door and flashing light early Monday morning. He remained jailed overnight pending court.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions priced by carrier 1.95 per week and mail options for various durations. no mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press has exclusive republication rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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