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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1983

Page

15

Iowa Job Service reform under Branstad plan

The governor pressed for a full time refugee service agency director, while the current manager reports to Shearer. Branstad aide Jerry Mathiason gave a resignation ultimatum with a $39 000 salary figure cited. The report cites 155 real estate sales this year totaling 6 875 238 63 and 123 sales in 1982 totaling 5 819 761 18.

Refugee Service Agency Shearer Branstad Jerry Mathiason Evelyn Covington Sheriff's Department Kietzman JOB Service Iowa Richard Freeman

Iowa players claim Big 10 superiority after loss to Florida

Scott Elliott of Cedar Rapids suggests Florida won by effort, not skill, saying Florida coach Charlie Pell set Iowa up. Elliott credits Iowa as the best in the Big 10, and players appeared to believe him after the defeat.

Florida Scott Elliott Cedar Rapids Charlie Pell

Weather Forecast and Extremes For Current Day

Wind direction and velocity at midnight. 17 to 23 mph. Sun sets at 4 45 p m and rises Sunday at 7 35 a m. Year ago highs 36 lows 25 with no precipitation. Record highs 59 in 1965 and low 19 in 1976. Near normal temperatures through Wednesday with highs 25 to 35 and lows in the teens to low 20s.

C.R

Low Friday 25 at Alamosa Cole High Friday 76

Quick score note shows Cole High beat Los Angeles 76 to 25 in a Friday game, with Alamosa hosting. The item lists scoring tallies and venues for a brief sports update.

Alamosa Cole Los Angeles Calif

Weather shifts bring snow and wind across western regions

Rain falls on the northern Pacific Coast shifting to light snow over the northern Plateau. Winds up to 60 mph close roads in southeastern Wyoming. Temperatures rise above freezing along the Gulf Coast and southern Plains. Dallas reports first above freezing since Dec 18. Forecast calls for showers in the Pacific Northwest with snow and rain in the northern Plateau and Great Basin. Skies clear elsewhere with highs from the teens to 40s across regions.

Pacific Coast Plateau Wyoming Gulf Coast Plains Dallas Pacific Northwest Great Basin Montana Great Lakes Ohio Valley New England Southern Plains Southwest

Southern Florida Sees Warmth Into The 50s And 60s

The forecast notes southern Florida continuing in a warm pattern with temperatures climbing into the 50s and 60s. Clear skies and light winds are expected, supporting mild afternoon highs. Local residents should enjoy outdoor activities with pleasant conditions through the week.

Florida

1983 Cold Wave Brings Record Lows and Snow Across Regions

The year’s extreme cold and heavy snow hit the nation from the Rockies to the Gulf Coast. Idaho saw 20 inches of snow, Oregon and Montana faced closed highways, and cities from Illinois to Texas reported record lows. Gov. White sought federal disaster aid for border-area farmers as pipes burst and fires rose in Houston.

Texas Jack Eckrich Oregon Rocky Mountains Idaho Montana Colorado National Weather Service Continental Divide Mercury Midwest Gulf Coast Illinois Indiana Ohio Springfield Ill Indianapolis North Platte Neb Toledo South Rio Grande Laredo San Antonio Baton Rouge Corpus Christi Mark White Reagan Hidalgo Starr, Willacy Cameron Houston State Attorney General’s Mack Bowlin The Edison Electric Institute Trade Organization of Electric Utilities Oklahoma City Nashville Tenn Tulsa Okla Tupelo Miss Little Rock Ark New Orleans Washington Utah Idaho National Guard Snake River Bingham County Civil Defense Ed Barrus

Woman 83 Rescued After Canyon Landslide

In San Clemente California an 83 year old woman Meda Carpenter was trapped when three expensive houses slid 30 yards into a canyon. She was rescued by helicopter and taken to Mission General Hospital for a checkup. Authorities evacuated nearby families as crews assessed broken gas and water lines and unstable ground. The houses ranged from 200000 to 300000 dollars and sat on canyon bluffs along I 5.

San Clemente Calif Fire Department Jack Stubbs Meda Carpenter Mission General Hospital Mission Viejo al Ehlow

City Briefs sales and events wrap up year end

Inventory clearance and year end sales fill the page with gifts toys and decor from Rick's Gifts Pierson's Florists Oak Gallery and more. New year menus concerts and club specials including VIP Supper Club New Years Eve and Embassy Club Blair Thorn Band Reservations listed.

Rick Shriners Blair Thorn Embassy Club

Family Focus teaches Sunday school menus

The Family Focus segment notes school menus run every Sunday, detailing meal options and dining times for students and staff.

U.S. Ambassador Recommends Iran Dependent Departure

Amid worsening Iran conditions, the U.S. ambassador advised dependents of Americans working there to leave temporarily, citing safety concerns and potential risks during the crisis period.

Iran U.S

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