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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1982
Page
3
King Fahd declared Arab nations must unite and use all means against Israel and will not press his peace plan at the Arab summit in Fez, Morocco. The Saudi press agency noted no new proposals will be submitted.
Bids opened Monday for the first phase of Linn County's new jail came in under the $303,311 estimate with more bidders, including women and minority firms. Supervisors plan to award the contract this morning.
The upcoming college football season begins Thursday with BYU optimistic about a standout quarterback. The team aims to build on recent progress and open the season with momentum.
Mercy Hospital will reduce its emergency room base charge from 32 to 22 dollars starting Wednesday, announced earlier this month. The reduction targets the ER intake and aims to ease patient costs.
Banks and savings and loan associations Sunday set new rates for savers certificates with two of three reductions. A first rate was declared for a new certificate launching Wednesday, all tied to the Treasury bill rate which rose in Monday's Washington auction.
Banks in 13 Midwestern states will gain a new funding source for agricultural loans. MASI affiliated banks will receive three year financing from Rabobank Nederland through a new agreement signed by MABSCO Agricultural Services Inc.
Iowa officials report little change in gender pay gaps from 1973 to 1981 among 20 000 state workers. Affirmative action chief Tayu Yang notes more women in lower pay categories and fewer in high paying roles. Advocates urge a formal study of state pay structures to address equal pay and poverty implications.
Nine year old Wendy Potasnik of Carmel Indiana drops her small claims suit against Cracker Jack Division of Borden Inc after receiving an apology letter and a coupon for a free box. The family will not seek court costs.
Iowa Governor Ray and Commerce Commission Chair Varley urge Congress to define abusive take or pay and price escalator clauses in long term gas contracts. They warn current provisions fuel higher prices despite ample supply and urge FERC review and new state legislation to protect consumers and industry.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions priced by carrier and mail with various weekly and annual rates. AP exclusive rights for local news republication. USPS 095680.
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