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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1983
Page
3
In Cedar Rapids a request from Michael Brokaw’s attorney asks the Civil Service Commission chairwoman and the city attorney be disqualified from participating in Brokaw’s hearing. He appeals a five day suspension handed in August 1982.
In near freezing weather a crowd gathered at Milwaukee County Stadium after radio hosts claimed parachuted Cabbage Patch dolls would be dropped from a B 29. Officials noted the stunt was a hoax while experts speculated on the doll craze driving public desire for unique objects.
St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids drew national attention by providing free birth certificates for dolls amid a Cabbage Patch Kids shortage. The hospital ordered 5000 extra certificates and will process requests via mail before December 15, with volunteers assisting.
Linn County Conservation Board appeals a Linn District Court ruling that returned the 400 acre Lewis Preserve to the donor's estate. The board cites enforceable no hunting provisions and plans to seek Iowa Supreme Court review. The assistant county attorney notes the appeal contests evidence interpretation and legal findings.
The Coca Cola Company sues Two Brothers restaurants in Independence and Oelwein, Iowa, claiming customers are served similar beverages when ordering Coke or Coca-Cola. The suit in Cedar Rapids seeks to stop the practice, stop using Coke branding, and payment of attorney fees, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. Amfiala Restaurant Inc. owns the Independence unit and Two Brothers Restaurants Ltd. along with Spiridon and Vasillios Anthopoulos own the Oelwein unit.
Burlington Medical Center becomes the 12th hospital to join Voluntary Hospitals of Iowa, a Cedar Rapids based group formed by nine hospitals in June to cut costs via joint purchases and shared services. The facility reports 402 beds and notes patient benefits from cost savings. VHi totals 2,516 beds across member hospitals serving over 500,000 Iowans.
The Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions and durations and notes AP news rights.
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