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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1983
Page
3
Santa Claus made an early stop at the Cedar Rapids Police Department on Tuesday greeting on duty staff with apples. The visit was light hearted and did not involve any traditional checks.
Arrested man testifies to Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission that his recollections of the 1982 arrest by Cedar Rapids police officers were blurred while recounting harsh treatment during the incident. Officer Michael Brokaw faces a separate five day suspension appeal related to the arrest.
The Iowa Water, Air and Waste Management Commission rejected tougher emission standards due to uncertainty over acid rain legislation. Other items include four Delaware County residents charged with defrauding the Iowa Department of Human Services of more than $22,000, and tributes to Charlie Burkart the Elmcrest golf pro. The paper notes University of Iowa coach George Raveling facing scrutiny and invites public comments on proposed used car rules from the Federal Trade Commission.
Forecasters warn of a snowstorm. Cattle and hog producers should take precautions to protect livestock and minimize losses during sudden weather changes. Farm page 8B.
Farmers Butter and Dairy Co op members in Fredericksburg vote to sell the co op assets to Associated Milk Producers Inc. Proceeds will repay the co op debt to the federal government. Farm, page 8B.
Four Iowa lawmakers will unveil proposed legislation to require public disclosure of hazardous chemical use. Rep. Ralph Rosenberg, D Ames, says federal rules are insufficient and some residents have been exposed for years without knowing it.
The Gazette reports problems with its phone system on Monday and Tuesday affecting about half the lines. Repairs have been completed and callers should experience normal service, with an apology issued for the inconvenience.
Jeff Renander, editor of The Hawkeye Review, seeks review of a dormitory solicitation policy that blocks door to door newspaper delivery in University of Iowa residence halls. university officials cite existing rules and offer limited distribution through select dorm stores and selective delivery only to subscribers.
Two Cedar Rapids defendants faced the same May 5 robbery as juries heard conflicting alibis. Diane M. Jones and Eddie Chambers are charged with second degree robbery carrying up to ten years. Jones testified she and Chambers were with a woman witness at the time. Chambers claimed he and Jones fought with the victim and he broke it up.
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co proposes a settlement cutting the 59 percent July 1 rate increase for more than 30 Iowa communities. The plan offers a 25 percent rise Jan 1 1984 followed by 6 percent in 1985 and 1986, with West Liberty and others weighing approval pending written terms and federal review.
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