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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1982
Page
3
Israel's government on Sunday rejected the United Nations recommendation to punish it for annexing Syria's Golan Heights. The proposed measures included cutting off military, trade and diplomatic ties as a punitive step.
A congressional study says sharply higher oil prices after decontrol are an economic disaster for poor families as government aid fails to compensate. The report appears on page 4A. Willie Nelson spent two months in a Hawaiian hospital with a collapsed lung and wrote a concept album about predestination and reincarnation.
The piece weighs secretly recorded conversations by Franklin Roosevelt, John F Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. It argues tapes have immense historical value yet raise ethics when used with dishonesty or privacy intrusion. Iowa lawmakers focus on taxing retirement funds and tax breaks, amid Gov. Ray's bill, with debate over the bill’s core aims.
Cascade’s Curt Olson voices concern as a congressional hearing in Cedar Rapids examines the proposed AT&T divestiture. Tauke, Wirth, and regional telecom leaders discuss potential effects on local service and rates, with independent firms and Northwestern Bell represented.
Cedar Rapids school board schedules 7:30 p.m. public hearing at Jefferson High to discuss closing Wilson Junior High and potentially tightening high school graduation requirements. Also noted is a feature on Joe Whitty and Happy Joe’s expansion to Cairo Egypt.
The 64 year old Jim Barnes is described as keeping Springville thriving, handling town needs with little help and earning local recognition for his efforts. The item notes him as a longtime, sole driver of essential town services.
Vigortone Ag Products of Cedar Rapids sponsors the Pork and Beef Metro Markets Promotion in eight U.S. metropolitan areas across more than two thousand supermarkets. The promotion, valued at over 3.5 million dollars, runs March 1 to 27, as reported on Farm page 6B.
A review calls Night Crossing based on East German families who build a balloon to flee, acknowledging it isn't a bomb yet far from a top tier film. The piece appears on page 7B.
Linnhaven Inc starts Linn County's first respite care program for the disabled with trained staff serving ages from 20 months to 36 years. Cases range from one hour to four days at home or at a licensed facility, aimed at relieving family burdens and keeping loved ones at home. Facilities include group homes in Marion and Camp Courageous nearby, with funding from a state grant and county support. Families sign care directions beforehand and staff assignments emphasize stable, trusting relationships between clients and caregivers.
Linnhaven offers respite care via coordinator Sally Murray. Families call 377-9788 to arrange a visit and complete an application. If approved, services can be used anytime, with advance appointment preference and emergency short-notice responses. Charges depend on ability to pay, with a suggested minimum half of a $2.50 hourly wage and a maximum $25 daily pay.
Thirty years ago the queen pledged to live like her father and serve the happiness of the people. The remark underscored her commitment to duty and public service amid royal duties and national concerns.
The FDA requires impact resistance for eyeglasses and sunglasses, tested by a steel ball drop from 50 inches. Protection improves with the rule but is not shatter proof. Eye safety still depends on careful handling and avoiding scratches that can loosen lenses.
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