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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1982
Page
3
A witness testified that Wayne Williams said he would confess if authorities had enough evidence before his arrest. The prosecution rested its case as the slayings of 28 young Black victims were under investigation.
Chubby Checker was being treated for pneumonia at Boone Medical Center in Columbia Missouri. He was admitted after collapsing before a planned nightclub show on Tuesday night.
The Reagan administration announced a new accord with Egypt to allow greater leeway in spending the $1 billion in U.S. economic aid this year. Treasury Secretary Regan said the aim is to attract more American investment while confirming there is no plan to boost total economic assistance to Egypt, the largest recipient on the aid list.
State Rep Wally Horn Cedar Rapids proposes statewide rule to keep Wilson Junior High open citing cultural value. Bill would shift school closing decisions from local officials to an appointed statewide body and faces evaluation challenges. Opinion page 6A.
A Linn County District Court jury cleared a Cedar Rapids company of wrongdoing in its removal of refrigeration equipment from a business building in Ely. The verdict found no liability for the firm and ended the dispute in Cedar Rapids.
Republican Sonja Egenes broke with party leaders to cast a tax amendment on wealthy Iowans, a move described as a gesture toward overdue fairness. The action shifted the Iowa House toward passage of the measure on the page 11A state section.
Iowa's Hawkeyes defeated Indiana with strong play by key players on Thursday night. Bobby Knight and his team fought hard, but the Hawkeyes pulled away to secure the win on the road.
Iowa powers face Oklahoma in what may be the decade’s biggest dual meet. The item appears on sports page 30. Regulators urge Congress to act swiftly to stop a weakening in banks and thrifts, but differ on proposed changes, found on money page 5C.
Five area college students tackle a 10 minute customer pitch on a $43,316 John Deere tractor. Todd Fulton of Fairfield, 20, wins a field demonstration after the pressure test, before the customer commits. Farm page 8C.
Des Moines officials were told the Tuesday address by President Reagan would start at 10:00 a.m. instead of 10:30. The visit plans remain cloudy with final seating likely unresolved until Monday. About 400 onfloor attendees plus 346 balcony spectators are anticipated amid two busloads of national media.
Linn County supervisors approved buying six vehicles for civil deputies replacing mileage reimbursements. The 1981 Ford sold by a deputy was bought back for $5,650, while other models ranged to $8,040. Total cost was $43,823 as officials said bids and fair market value guided the purchases. The shift moves deputies from mileage pay to hourly wages with a two hour minimum overtime clause.
Cedar Rapids resident Brian Godwin diverted home from work and spotted smoke from a basement fire at 2900 First Ave NE. He alerted authorities, then pounded ice to alert residents. Seven tenants and two pets evacuated before firefighters arrived. fire damaged basement and first floor stores apartments.
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