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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1983
Page
3
A North Liberty City Council seat remained empty after the November election due to no majority. A runoff was held and a winner announced last week, with officials now reviewing possible election irregularities under Iowa law.
The 10th ranked Georgia team defeated the host Bulldogs 93 to 59 in the Drake Classic title game, dominating the final to claim the championship.
Norman Dacey returns from retirement with a new edition of How To Avoid Probate to exploit changes in inheritance tax laws. His updated guide promises readers strategies amid evolving tax rules. Washington crushed Dallas in a Super Bowl preview, while Chicago Bears used deception to block Minnesota from the playoffs. Northern Illinois beat Austin Peay 86 71 led by Randy Kraayenbrink in the consolation.
Cedar Rapids promoters push Gourmet Pork as a premium gift option for top producing employees, citing a growing market for smoked ham Iowa pork chop and barbecue ribs. Farm notes the potential shift from traditional beef bonuses to specialty pork gifts on page 6B.
The campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination tightens as Walter Mondale maintains an edge while Sen. John Glenn accelerates organizing ahead of the Iowa caucuses in two months. The race centers on the two leaders and their national reach.
The National Transportation Safety Board will reconvene next month to seek answers about the October 11 crash of an Air Illinois aircraft. The session aims to determine why the aircraft’s dual generators failed during the ill fated flight.
A 28-year-old leukemia patient who sparked nationwide attention by seeking a bone marrow donor with the help of the University of Iowa Hospitals has announced remission and will no longer pursue the woman known as Mrs X who could have saved his life. The case was reported on State, page 7B.
Carol Smith reports her husband plans to end a four year neighborhood Christmas display after two youths between 10 and 14 dragged away the three foot by six foot chipmunk scene on a slick Saturday night. Don Smith had crafted the display with characters like David Seville Santa and reindeer left behind.
A Marion Shipping Center markets convenience for parcel customers with a 1.50 handling fee and carrier drops for Parcel Post UPS Purolator Courier and Federal Express. Dennis and Jim Danford founded the operation at 652 12th St offering chart guidance and optional box packing with a focus on clear carrier choices. Special hours run 9 to 6 weekdays and 9 to noon Saturdays.
Dallas Times Herald report on a new academic achievement test given to over 600 sixth graders in eight nations and two Dallas schools shows U S students scoring low in math science and geography. Sweden leads in science while the United States ranks last in math.
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