Iowa news roundup highlights budget disputes and local decisions
IDOT defends its budget while Iowa officials insist no extra sacrifices are needed. New license plates will be steel saving about 1 million, possibly higher costs for motorists in 1985. The Iowa Court of Appeals voided prior officers of the National Federation of the Blind Iowa chapter and ordered reorganizing. A city worker’s intentional damage to a helicopter leads to a finding the city must compensate. A Cedar Rapids farmer blocks a sewer project jeopardizing 864000 funding. Cedar Rapids plans replacing 1965 buses by 1987. County clerk criticized for bid spec conduct. Mondale to door knock in Cedar Rapids district. Aquino assassin identified. funeral to draw over 1 million in Manila. ABC to telecast Iowa vs Iowa State game Sept 10. Bears cut rookies Bortz and Dunsmore in final preseason moves.
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Factory orders dip as July edges lower
U.S. factory orders for new manufactured goods declined 1.7 percent in July, the second drop since the recession low last October. The report accompanies a broader market rally and a drought tour by U.S. Agriculture Secretary John Block in Iowa ahead of a Chicago drought summit.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids rolls out courtesy reward program
Cedar Rapids police chief Raymond Baker and officials announce a Labor Day weekend program awarding certificates and gifts to courteous drivers. Offenders receive recognition, with prizes including game tickets, theater passes, gift certificates, and cash. A second track will honor high school drivers education students each semester.
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Mark Glenn Lazette
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Baker
Floyd Bergen
Marryce Heidt
Cedar Rapids Area
Baker
University of Iowa
Five Seasons Center
Bergen
Washington, Jefferson, Kennedy and Prairie
Heidt
Law student suspended for stealing notes at Iowa
An unidentified University of Iowa School of Law student received a one year suspension for stealing notes and a study aids book during the spring semester. Dean N William Hines said the act was unauthorized and the student may reapply if evidence of professional counseling is shown. A related Drake University case saw a 26 year old law student’s suspension upheld as valid. recreational areas at Coralville Lake Lake Red Rock and Saylorville Lake will be open to the public over Labor Day weekend.
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School of Law
N. William Hines
Law School
Hines
Law College
Polk County
Drake University
Mark Lewis Warren
Warren
Coralville Lake
Lake Red Rock
Saylorville Lake
The Gazette Information and Subscription Rates
The Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa address. Rates include Carrier $1.95 weekly and Mail options $9.20 for 4 weeks $95 for 52 weeks, with varying rates for other states and territories.
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Breath test questioned as evidence in Linn County drunk driving case
Walter Frajola a chemist with a PhD challenged the breath test premise in Wanda Renken’s drunk driving trial. He cited variable breath blood ratios temperature factors and other influences that could affect results. The Linn County case marks a rare expert challenge to breathalyzer evidence.
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Linn County
Walter Frajola
Ohio State University
Linn
Wanda Renken
Cedar Rapids
Frajola
Iowa
E. David Wright
Mona Knoll
Renken
Washington voters approve care facility upgrade plan
Washington Iowa voters approve about 1.2 million for replacing the Washington County Care Facility. turnout was 13 percent with 85 percent in favor. Plans call for three 15 unit buildings funded by a $631,000 federal grant and land sales if needed. Phase one completes by Sept 1984 and the remaining two by Sept 1985.
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Iowa
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