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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1983
Page
3
Anne Gorsuch, head of the EPA, told a Senate committee that criticism of the agency is driven by political harassment as opponents seek publicity. She said opponents refuse to acknowledge EPA's achievements and instead attack to gain attention.
President Reagan orders the halt of further production of the air launched cruise missile citing improving Soviet air defenses. He plans to shift to tomorrow's stealth technology and a new weapon, while Carter had praised the cruise missile as sufficient against the B-1 bomber.
Labor committee chairmen in both chambers seek to broaden bargaining for public employees though votes to lift all barriers appear lacking. The item runs in Legislature coverage on page 5A.
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission announced more than 235 miles of primary roads will be rebuilt over the next three years but notes that this remains insufficient to fix the deteriorating system. An additional 47 miles can be rebuilt during 1983 1984 and 1985 thanks to extra federal gasoline tax revenue.
Iowa coach Lute Olson calls the Bloomington visit a near impossible road trip as his Hawkeyes meet top ranked Indiana tonight in Bloomington then travel to Ohio State on Saturday. Car sales dip in early February with Chrysler reporting. Big Three automakers ahead 6 percent year to date.
Grain traders report corn prices up 34 cents a bushel in Cedar Rapids cash market since year start amid tight supplies. Farmers in the nine month federal price support loan program can reportedly clear 9 cents a bushel profit, challenging skeptics. Farm, page 10B.
President Reagan endorsed a 4.3 billion jobs and recession relief plan as Republicans warned against adding provisions or more spending. House and Senate leaders debated changes, with Hatfield proposing a 4.4 billion alternative and Democrats signaling possible revisions to the package.
House Speaker Thomas O Neill and Rep Thomas Foley say Democrats want to add as much as 1 billion to Reagan s 4 3 billion for summer jobs nutrition for women and children and weatherizing low income housing during a White House briefing Baker and Reagan aides discuss limiting or expanding the package while predicting swift action on an emergency jobs bill that could return hundreds of thousands to work within weeks and be sent to the Senate by spring
The Iowa Teaching Practices Commission ordered Cedar Rapids Community School District to remove an unsubstantial letter from teacher Fred Loynachan's personnel file and dismissed a complaint against Arthur Elementary Principal John Christenson. The decision notes the April 12, 1982 letter cited old incidents, lacks verification, and could harm Loynachan's reputation if shared with other districts. The panel will draft guidelines for future cases.
Ann L. Hass of Cedar Rapids claims she nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after using Playtex tampons in August 1981. She alleges International Playtex Inc. failed to test safety and warned customers inadequately, seeking damages far above the federal minimum and substantial punitive damages.
Job Service of Iowa announced January benefits reached 41.3 million, a record surge driven by second benefit year eligibility and multiple small layoffs. Total funded by the Job Insurance Trust Fund stood at 33.4 million with 7.9 million covered by federal programs, and manufacturing payroll rose to 18 million amid machinery production gains.
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