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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1981
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission expects physical work on the new terminal site to begin in October with grading drainage and utility setup. A public hearing is set for Sept 21 on plans, bids open after 6, and plans aim to finish by Sept 4.
The Iowa Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a wrongful death verdict against General Motors over the 1974 crash of a 1972 Vega driven by Sherry Booth. Dr. Leo Peters testified the Vega front suspension could scoop debris, impairing steering and braking, contributing to the fatal accident. The Carroll County jury awarded $106,120, later reduced to $101,600.
Three men were injured Tuesday at the Parktowne Community Apartments pool when a hose from a chlorine tank broke. Scott Glandorf, 20, was splashed with chlorine and suffered eye burns. Marv Bramow, 54, and Bill Dirks, 48, inhaled fumes as they tried to shut the line. Firefighters ventilation and hospital care followed. Glandorf released, Dirks in good condition.
Linn County officials promised $1,000 in county matching funds and assistance with the grant application to study a respite care program for mentally handicapped children at Linnhaven Foster Home in Marion. Two $15,000 matching grants exist. a 25 percent local share is required, with Beavers seeking additional funds. The study runs Oct 1 1981 through Sept 30 1982 and applications are due Sept 5 to the State Developmental Disabilities Council in Des Moines.
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