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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1981
Page
3
The Senate refused to bar arming MX missiles in existing silos and endorsed the planned construction of the B 1 bomber. The day also featured Joe Engle Day in Topeka as astronaut Joe Engle, a Kansas native, was welcomed home.
A public hearing in Marion drew criticism from several landlords and property managers over proposed changes to the housing code fee structure for rental inspections. The discussion highlighted concerns about costs and impact on rental properties.
Former Gov Harold Hughes seeks a ruling from Secretary of State Mary Jane Odell on whether his gubernatorial candidacy violates Iowa's two year residency requirement. His campaign insists he has always retained Iowa residence. The same page notes ISEA plans to press the Legislature for 43 million more in school aid via formula changes.
The Iowa wrestling team posted a strong home opener Thursday night versus Ohio State. Page 10. The Scoop Longshot award was announced, with details on page 30.
The Iowa Farm Bureau signaled support for government price supports and potential set-aside programs after a 45 minute debate at the three day Des Moines convention. The final session highlighted shifting stance on farm policy.
Cedar Rapids airport director Roy Jameson outlines a Rose Bowl '82 Charter Annex' at Hawkeye Downs to handle up to 2,000 cars and 35 charter flights. Jaycees sponsor the operation. United and Ozark may screen passengers at their own facilities, with security at Hawkeye Downs.
President Reagan commuted former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel's three year sentence after 19 months in prison and freed him immediately to a halfway house near Annapolis. Dale Hess also had his sentence commuted and will be released December 20 with a remaining $40,000 fine due.
Marilyn Wayne, aboard the yacht Capricorn near Santa Catalina Island, heard a woman screaming for help during the Natalie Wood weekend with Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken. She recalled a voice saying we are coming to get you, and investigators gave no comment on the new account as the inquiry continues.
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