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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1981

Page

3

Voyager 2 Saturn flyby shows onboard instrument works

The Nation reports a space physics team at the University of Iowa confirms the on board instrument package remains functioning despite camera platform issues during the Saturn encounter. Ford Foundation grants 1.1 million aims to repair math deficits among minority students in schools. Walter Cronkite visits a Portland newspaper and reflects on leaving CBS anchorman duties.

Saturn University of Iowa U of Ford Foundation Foundation Walter Cronkite Portland CBS News Portland Press Herald

Reagan aides draw scrutiny over delegated presidential power

Opinion notes growing concern over President Reagan's reliance on aides to run government. It argues delegation is normal but warns against a perception of excessive puppetry that could erode accountability.

Reagan U.S

Cedar Rapids council may get 8 percent raise

Cedar Rapids City Council members would receive an eight percent pay increase in 1982 and again in 1983 if an ordinance on file Wednesday is approved.

Cedar Rapids

Stones Set to Rock UNI Dome in Iowa Concert

The Rolling Stones plan a November 19 performance at UNI-Dome marking possibly the state's biggest concert. The event prompts local buzz about crowd size and venue capacity as fans await official confirmation and ticket details.

University of Northern Iowa Uni-Dome Iowa

Linn County to Appeal State Property Valuation Boost

The Linn County plan to appeal the recent state equalization order that raised property assessments is set for decision today. Officials noted Cedar Rapids may also follow with a parallel move depending on today’s ruling.

Linn County Cedar Rapids

Fewer Students Attend Linn Mar Marion Independent Classes

A Cedar Rapids man was convicted of a lesser charge in a Johnson County stabbing after nearly seven hours of jury deliberation Wednesday night. The stock market fell again with the Dow below 900, and Houston Oilers QB Ken Stabler has unretired after a brief retirement.

Linn-Mar Marion Cedar Rapids Johnson County

Linn Supervisors weigh converting county attorney post

Local government schedules an informal 10 a.m. session to discuss turning the part time county attorney into a full time position. Other meetings cover social services the health center evaluation committee and crime commission.

Linn

Toxic shock suit filed over Tampax use in 1980

Cedar Rapids woman Christina Lacock sues Tampax Inc. and Hy Vee seeking 6.25 million dollars claiming toxic shock syndrome from February 1980 Tampax Super Tampons. She seeks 1 million in compensatory and 5 million in punitive damages with her husband Gary seeking 250 thousand. attorney says Hy Vee is named for selling the product.

Cedar Rapids Tampax Christina N. Lacock Tampax Inc Hy-Vee Gary Tom Riley William Olinger Lacocks Iowa Linn District Court Lacock U.S. District Court Riley Patricia Kehm Procter & Gamble

Funnel clouds not twisters not alarms say forecasters

In Mason City area residents reported funnel clouds but Des Moines NWS said they were cold air funnels. they form real clouds but rarely touch ground or cause damage. Temperatures were in the 70s and no threat was noted.

Des Moines Mason City National Weather Service Weather Bureau

Weather Report for C R Airport Readings and Outlook

Readings show NE wind at S mph at 10 p m with 24 hour period ending 7 p m Wednesday. Tonight sun sets at 7 49 and Friday sun rises at 6 28 with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and mild overnight lows.

C.R

Court rules hunter has proof burden

Iowa Supreme Court upholds a law requiring a hunter to prove game was legally taken out of state if using that defense. The Bolands argued the burden violated due process, but the court ruled the affirmative defense burden rests with the defendant and noted practical conservation concerns for enforcement.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Clayton County High Court Iowa Raymond Merle Boland Mississippi River Wisconsin Bolands

Picnic fire safety tips for outdoor sites

Be tidy and prevent papers from blowing away. When picnicking in woods or beach areas with fires, drown or cool embers fully. Never leave a fire unattended and avoid burying coals in sand to prevent hidden heat and burns.

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