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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1983
Page
5
Harvey Parry, an 83 year old stunt man, says he has no plan to retire after thousands of movies. He cites needing to eat, pay rent, and keep his new wife happy as reasons to continue working.
Nestle failed to protect Toll House as a protected trademark and the name may be freely used. A separate Iowa feature notes Cedar Rapids firms promote no till farming in a major ad push. IDOT advances bypass plans and will bid grading contracts in January. Nearby Marquette and McGregor residents warn ecological impact.
A Cedar Rapids police officer, off duty on July 8, faced a criminal trespass summons after his cats roamed a flower bed at Westhill Village Apartments. Pauline McGregor reported she was pushed as she chased the cats, suffering minor scrapes, though prosecutors say the assault claim remains uncertain. The case hinges on a signed complaint, with the county attorney's office weighing charges.
Job Service of Iowa reports a slight drop in the state jobless rate from 5.9 percent in June to 5.7 percent in July. Construction adds 1,500 jobs and insurance 500, with a long term pattern of June to July decreases noted in 12 of the past 13 years. County figures for Eastern Iowa through July list varied rates.
The Iowa Department of Human Services will distribute cheese and butter in September in four districts Cedar Rapids Davenport Ottumwa Des Moines and in October in the remaining districts Sioux City Mason City Council Bluffs Waterloo. Each household gets five to ten pounds cheese plus butter per member with caps, while other items may be included.
The Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company. Published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates listed for Corrier mail Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues $9.20 4 weeks $95.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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