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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1981
Page
3
The Nation reports the Democratic House approved letting firms bill consumers in advance for a pipeline project that may not supply gas for years, drawing sharp critique from Ralph Nader who says the party sold its soul.
Former State Rep Ivor Stanley of Cedar Rapids will cover the Rose Bowl for a radio station before traveling to Hawaii, causing him to miss Linn County District Court testimony in a trial over alleged prostitution services. The defense in Walter Stiles fraud case cites prosecutorial misconduct seeking a mistrial. Page references: 10A 8A 16A.
The winter baseball meetings yielded a surprise development backed by Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Meanwhile Lisbon wrestling halted Gilbertville Don Bosco's long winning streak with a narrow victory Wednesday night.
Marion Bertha Briles announces a decision to end her current family situation and begin anew. Details on the page 10A indicate a personal transition and possible legal or household changes forthcoming.
Mobil, losing the Marathon Oil battle to U.S. Steel, files with the government that it may buy up to 25 percent of Marathon Oil common shares. Savings and loans and banks near an agreement to eliminate the interest differential on deposits and broaden loaning powers.
The University of Iowa and the Tournament of Roses Committee finalize a marketing pact allowing use of U of I trademarks in Rose Bowl apparel. The university will not join litigation by the Rose Committee or licensees without written consent, and clarifies that exclusive rights are not granted. Cascade Mountain Tee holds an exclusive license in Washington, prompting protests from Iowa shirt firms and retailers.
Travel agents withdrew from the proposed Cedar Rapids to Pasadena charter flight plan for about 3100 passengers after rejecting the Jaycees proposal. Jaycees pulled out, citing lack of firm passenger numbers and cost feasibility at Hawkeye Downs. University of Iowa Alumni Association considering a new approach with Eddie Peters coordinating an alternative plan.
After a fire at Eisenhower School damaged many donated toys the Cedar Rapids Jaycees and community responses surged. Target stores donate 1000 dollars in toys while local businesses volunteer space and collection points open at Armstrong's Midwestern Paper Culligan Water and 407 Second Ave SE.
Cedar Rapids investigators probe Tuesday’s blaze at the old Eisenhower School 1800 46th St NE while stopping short of declaring arson. Fire crews arrived within minutes, found five to seven cardboard toy boxes in the west corridor, and examined 156 stored voting machines. Insurance survey and machine damage estimates awaited CES technicians’ access to the affected units.
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