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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1983
Page
4
The jailed wife of anti-tax survivalist Gordon Kahl appeared on television on Wednesday and urged her husband to surrender. Kahl has been sought since Sunday after militants escaped arrest following an assault on officers in North Dakota.
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin's coalition defeats three parliamentary no-confidence motions over reaction to the Beirut massacre inquiry. It marks the 12th time Begin has crushed such motions since his June 1981 re-election.
Regular gas fell to 99.9 cents a gallon at Casey’s General Store in Marion on Tuesday. The manager hoped for a business boost and by Wednesday afternoon early signs were positive. Other Marion stations remained above a dollar as employees monitor the price drop.
The Iowa Supreme Court rules a Cedar Rapids businessman whose business burned down is entitled to insurance payment despite the insurer lacking authority for that coverage. The decision appears on State page 12B.
Early genetic testing by Soviet scientists aims to spot infants with traits linked to athletic success. The program focuses on identifying future champions in sports dominated by young athletes, raising ethical and scientific concerns about screening newborns for performance.
Financial columnist Sylvia Porter reports good news on 1983 income and warns about rising medical costs and casualty losses in her eighth installment of How To Save On Your Taxes. The Money section guides readers through deductions and strategies to minimize tax burden amid changing tax rules.
Legal questions trigger effort to stop creation of a 15 000 acre agriculture district in Cedar County. The move aims to curb suburban growth around the planned Iowa Beef Processors Inc pork plant at Stanwood Farm.
Parents of two first graders allege brutal attacks on Bus 109 after a Tuesday ride home at Waterloo’s McKinstry Elementary. School officials and Transportation Director Wendle Campbell are investigating discipline issues and driver supervision amid repeated fights and injuries.
Muscatine school board transporter committee reprimanded driver Don Burns after allegations he grabbed a student by the hair and bumped his head on the bus emergency door. Burns was placed on probation and reassigned to a different route. The board ordered refiling bus rules to parents and posted new signs stating the driver is the boss.
Sen John Glenn of Ohio plans a Cedar Rapids swing Friday with an 8 30 a m breakfast with Linn County Democratic leaders and a 10 a m open reception in the Hempstead Room at the Roosevelt Hotel He departs Cedar Rapids at noon Glenn is in Des Moines today for the Winter Beef Expo and will attend Democratic events in central Iowa.
Rolland Gallagher of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department told the Legislative subcommittee that opening three new stores in Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Waterloo is unlikely this year. He noted Gov Branstads budget omits the request though sales would rise overall with new outlets. He pointed to 82 million in 1982 liquor revenue from 214 stores and explained Iowa ranks 22nd in revenue but 47th in per capita consumption, with buttons showing 47-22.
Richard Spurling and Lavern Creamer pleaded guilty to hurling missiles after throwing snowballs at a passing car in Muscatine. They were fined 50 dollars each plus 15 dollars in costs and served a night in jail due to a change in release rules requiring a judge appearance.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second Class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription: carrier 1.95 per week. by mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 9.20 four weeks 95.00 52 weeks. other states 125.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. USPS 095680.
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