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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1983
Page
3
A Vietnam veteran in Miami revealed his service and twelve combat medals after nearly 20 years of downplaying his role amid antiwar sentiment. He logged 544 hours of combat and rescue missions and publicly claimed the honors on Tuesday.
Iowa lawmakers consider trimming up to 25 million dollars in state aid to districts with part time kindergarten. Senate Education Chair Joe Brown argues funds should reflect actual days attended, noting only a minority offer full day year-round programs. He warns of overpaying districts for services not delivered amid a 100 million budget shortfall. Local districts and the Iowa Association of School Boards respond cautiously, citing flexibility and potential savings.
An Ozark Airlines DC-9 struck a snow sweeper on landing at Joe Foss Field killing operator Douglas Stoner, 38, of Sioux Falls. The plane teetered, wing tore off, sparking fire, passengers evacuated. Investigation by NTSB and FAA underway.
Des Moines report says a letter claiming a dangerous fish frightened a child to move to Iowa is a hoax shared with Indiana governor Orr. Susan Neely says the story mirrors Branstad’s, noting no such fish exists in Indiana and calling it a prank on governors. The response from Orr is still pending.
Procter & Gamble will not pursue further appeal of a Cedar Rapids jury verdict awarding Patricia Kehm’s husband and two children $300,000, in a case about death from toxic shock syndrome after using Rely tampons. The family received $401,623.43 with interest and costs.
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