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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1983
Page
5
Cardinal Terence Cooke, 62, archbishop of the New York Roman Catholic Archdiocese, is dying from leukemia and could pass within months. He is being treated at home as the archdiocese makes the announcement.
Weather permitting the Challenger will launch Tuesday carrying a thermal paint test to aid University of Iowa physicists studying paint for the Plasma Diagnostics Package. The experiment follows the first space flight of the Columbia shuttle.
The executive director of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union warns the group is in critical need of more money while defending two Iowans prosecuted for not registering for the draft. The note appears in the State section.
Sylvia Porter notes windfalls such as court judgments are often spent quickly. A new trend spreads payments over time to provide steady income and reduce taxes. Also cited are drought-hit farmers facing loan options and a spike in productivity last month as recovery continues.
Rep Tom Tauke announced Kirkwood Community College secured a 502 193 grant from the U S Department of Education under Title 3B. The $502 193 award covers six areas including videotaped courses for Iowa State Men's Reformatory Anamosa and a management information system to share data across Kirkwood divisions.
Bruce Farris was sentenced to the rest of his life in custody for stabbing Cedar Rapids woman Jacalyn May and her two young sons. Judge Paul Kilburg ordered three consecutive life terms, no parole unless a governor commutes. Defense plans an appeal.
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids and Tom Walsh sue Iowa Regents alleging a June 8 1983 closed session on an imminent litigation matter violated the open meetings law. They challenge the coal contract decision awarding Iowa Coal Sales Corp over Centran and seek a one year injunction plus attorney fees.
Jeff MacTaggart of Strawberry Point will receive an architectural drafting diploma from Kirkwood Community College during graduation ceremonies today. The Gazette notes a prior omission and states it will publish corrections or clarifications when reports are found wrong or misleading.
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