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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1981
Page
5
At 11 a.m. wind SW at 10 mph. Sun rises 7:00, sets 5:42. Year ago today high 18, low -3, no precipitation. Record highs 67 in 1921, record low -21 in 1905. Extended forecast Wednesday to Friday shows a chance of showers, mild with highs in the 40s to low 50s and nightly lows from mid 20s to mid 30s.
Rain persisted overnight along the northern Pacific Coast and the northern Rocky Mountains, with locally heavy falls in western Washington and northwestern Oregon causing rivers to swell near flood stage. Gale warnings stretch along the coast as a cold front moves through the upper Midwest. scattered showers persist in the Gulf Coast and Florida peninsula while fog reduces visibilities in the lower Mississippi Valley.
National readings report nationwide heat and cold with Palm Springs reaching 91 degrees and Caribou Maine recording a morning low of 16. The temperature swing highlights varying regional climates.
Blixt rails against tax increases while Drake supports modest rises of 3 cents on gasoline and 4 cents on diesel. The changes would lift gasoline to 13 cents and diesel to 15.5 cents, widening the gap by 2.5 cents. Officials warn of station confusion. support exists for predictable yearly adjustments. Legislative action is tied to school funding battles and transportation revenue needs.
Edith M. Mullett of Linn County files a petition in Benton County District Court seeking 62500 in damages from Ponderosa Ballroom Inc. and others after slipping at the Walford entrance on February 17, 1979. She alleges negligent maintenance of the entryway, snow and ice removal, lighting, handrails, and hazardous doors. She claims hospital and medical costs, future expenses, lost earnings, and reduced earning capacity, and requests a jury trial.
The Linn County weekend arrests include Victor A. Stark 29 of Marion and Jerry E. Studds 35 of Cedar Rapids arrested Saturday night. Howard C. Wright 36 of Lisbon David Humphrey 36 of Sioux City Terry M. Crear 23 of North Liberty James L. Upah 45 of Fairfax Jody L. Bright 19 of Swisher and David E. Nelson 28 of Cedar Rapids were taken into custody on various streets and highways with additional charges for some.
Iowa tow truck operators must obtain an Iowa Department of Transportation permit when towing a vehicle to any location other than the operator’s place of business. Permits are not required for towing to the operator’s own business for service or repair.
After 35 years City Cab Service Inc was shut by owner Helen Rominger for health and financial reasons. A Saturday night deal led Don Watts to purchase the company and resume service on Monday. Watts pledged no major operational changes and did not release sale details.
Consolidated Recycling Inc at 931 Blairs Ferry Road NE says it does not accept cans bottles or paper from the public. A Five Seasons Extra story implied public acceptance. officials state they handle beverage cans and beverage glass and pick up at retail outlets only. An affiliate Char's Redemption Center at 1210 Ninth St SW will take only beverage cans and beverage glass from the public.
A 12 year old Cedar Rapids girl was hit in the eye by a fast serve and missed school to see a doctor. The Junior League and Five Seasons Center explained nets were removed and warned spectators to beware errant balls.
Police pursued 33 year old Thomas Hoag after a disturbance call led to a chase through Marion. Hoag rammed a patrol car near the station, crashed a car into steps and railing, then ditched his vehicle twenty blocks away. He suffered minor injuries and was jailed on nine traffic offenses plus assault, criminal mischief and trespass.
Mayor Balmer asks IDOT for progress on the 25 mile Freeway 518 extension through western Johnson County. He notes prior state funding for related intersections and left turn lanes, and cites an $18 million expected cost to finish from I 80 to US 92 near Washington.
Feb 13 Selma and Hassan Igram welcomed a son at 2831 Quarry Court SW. Feb 14 Renee Handel of Anamosa had a son. Xanthea and Keith Johnson of Delhi welcomed a son. Kathleen and Alan Pearson report a Feb 14 birth at 397 16th Ave SW. Feb 15 Anna Mims and Claudell Mims had a son. Lynn Hadjis welcomed a daughter. Lisa Morehouse from Marion had a daughter. Kris tine Magoon and Richard Magoon, Shellsburg, a daughter. Lynnette Att wood Center Point had a son. Jane Aberle and Myron Aberle, Walker, a son. In Kansas City Mo Sheryl and Rod Cook welcomed a daughter on Feb 15. Grandparents listed include several Cedar Rapids and Marion residents. Fire calls and medical emergencies logged: 1:08 a.m. Sun. 3:06 p.m. Sun. 5:36 p.m. Sun. 7:16 p.m. Sun. 7:18 p.m. Sun. 4:52 a.m. today at various addresses.
Washington AP report cites a Northeast- Midwest Congressional Coalition study showing a 76 cent return for every tax dollar to Washington and a widening gap between Sunbelt and Frostbelt regions. It highlights Midwest job losses and energy concerns with Iowa as a slower-growing state yet posting a 25.2 percent rise in non agricultural employment in the 1970s.
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