31 Aug 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1980
Page
1
Weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms likely with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows near 60s. Partly cloudy conditions continue Monday with similar high temperatures in the low 80s. Details on page 2A.
A 70 acre barren tract on the edge of Marion has been transformed into an industrial park housing 13 industries and creating about 250 new jobs. Cedar Rapids pursues odor control measures from its water treatment plant. Linn County teachers gain value using newspapers as learning aids.
A University of Iowa expert argues treating alcoholism as a disease has created a complex, expensive web of state and federal programs that helps many people but not alcoholics. The report appears on page 13A.
Eight Metro teams begin the 1980 football season in Iowa with the opening games. The article previews what the season holds for each school and key matchups. Page references indicate where to find full coverage and team-by-team expectations.
A study shows Cedar Rapids population may not grow in the past decade while per capita income, industrial payroll and retail sales more than double. The finding highlights economic momentum despite flat population figures.
A three time loser offers practical guidance on coping with job loss and being edged out in corporate mergers. The column suggests strategies to survive upheaval and position for future success.
More than 112 Linn County businesses have agreed to offer discounts to senior citizens carrying the Council on Aging Discount Card. Part 1 of a list appears on page 10C.
Classified pages present daily notices of offers to buy sell rent or hire items and services across multiple categories. The dense listings include items for sale property rentals employment and miscellaneous notices reflecting daily commerce and needs.
Elementary school children in rural Linn County begin a new step to cut dental cavities. Page 3E.
A witty quotation contrasts youth and maturity by noting youth blame parents for troubles while maturity accepts fault lies with the younger generation. Copyright text echoed.
In Gdansk and Szczecin the government and strike leaders signed agreements that create independent self ruling trade unions and the right to strike. The move aims to ease nationwide walkouts involving about 350 000 workers but does not end the strikes or political power of the state.
The Cedar Rapids housing market cools as Skogman Homes cuts staff and builds fewer houses. Permits drop to single digits, while 12 to 17 single family permits issued monthly. Realtors warn of a stagnant year with 562 homes for sale in Cedar Rapids and many over 100000.
John Anderson unveils a lengthy platform stressing social liberalism and moderate fiscal conservatism. He is the only major candidate not proposing individual tax cuts, while money shortages and staff shakeups affect his campaign as Carter and Reagan pace ahead. Newsweek polls boost Reagan amid electoral vote gains.
Iowa’s annual medical spending rose to about $2.2 billion by 1979 driven largely by hospital costs. The IHSA study, covering 1966 to 1976 with a 1977 supplement, notes inflation as the main driver of the 227 percent rise, with 70 percent attributed to price increases and 26 percent to better services.
The Gazette announces a Labor Day holiday edition to be distributed in the morning. Obituaries and other material must be submitted by 9 tonight to appear in that edition.
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