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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1981
Page
3
The Los Angeles Times reports a sloppy operation at a mortuary where workers allegedly steal jewelry and gold teeth from corpses. The article highlights concerns about professional conduct and the handling of remains.
Iowa seeks an eighth straight Midlands Wrestling Tournament team title as action centers on page 1C. A college basketball recap notes Iowa State’s 81-65 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday with coach Johnny Orr receiving a technical foul on page 3C.
Pasadena veterans Lathrop Leishman and William Nicholas have given 97 years to the Tournament of Roses Association. The group, with 1,400 members and 29 committees, governs the Rose Bowl and parade, meeting after New Year’s to review efforts and plan for the next season. Members donate about 60,000 hours annually, many juggling professional careers to serve.
About 450 associate members pay 15 dollars yearly for the right to buy two Rose Bowl tickets and to serve as aides when tasks arise. Members may purchase four tickets and work on assigned duties as needed.
The Cedar Rapids run to the 1982 Rose Bowl is more than half complete with 10 of 19 charter flights already departed by Monday. About 3,500 travelers are slated for the trip, with 11 United charters aboard and 18 returning flights planned. A minor brake issue on a DC-8 tied to the Iowa Band was fixed without danger.
Rick Skogman, vice president of Skogman Construction Co., suffered burns while a grease fire broke out in a Boca Raton condo. He credits jumping into the pool with sparing him deeper injuries and outlines safer handling of grease fires as recommended by Cedar Rapids Fire Marshal Phil Saunders.
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