03 Feb 1984
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1984
Page
1
Entrepreneur John Ruan notes limited local awareness and opposition to a World Trade Center proposal in Cedar Rapids, saying residents did not know enough about the project. He comments that genuine resistance seemed weak or absent.
Ryan says opposition was minimal as Cedar Rapids reception was positive for a Des Moines trade center proposal. He apologized at Stouffer's Five Lessen Hotel and wants Cedar Rapids leaders to join, while action by the Iowa Legislature and a $30 million state investment are pivotal for the 35 story project.
Gov. Terry Branstad says the state will not fund the Des Moines World Trade Center without a $30 million commitment though operating costs could reach up to $3 million annually for three years. The Iowa Development Commission is sourcing the cost estimate for lawmakers as project backers push the plan. He argues state involvement is essential for the project to proceed.
Iowa Senate approves a bill requiring child restraints for ages 6 and under with specifics for 3 and under in car seats and 4 to 6 in belts or harnesses. The measure passes 38 to 10 and heads to the House, prompting quotes about Big Brother and debates on law versus voluntary safety.
A brief notice notes time as a factor in settling debts and hints at financial pressure. Copyright attached.
The EPA plans new EDB exposure standards and a nationwide survey with potential destruction of stored corn. Iowa grain largely unaffected though Cedar Rapids cereal plants report clean bills of health despite pre ban warehousing. Quaker Oats notes four Florida codes withdrawn and massachusetts test shows 2.7 ppb, well below actionable levels.
Linda Eaton, 31, alleges civil rights violations and harassment as the citys only female firefighter. A Johnson County jury awarded no damages to Eaton after a trial lasting nearly two weeks. Eaton says she cannot appeal due to finances and urges perseverance toward workplace equality.
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