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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1983
Page
5
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Robert Dole accused top bankers of seeking to repeal income tax withholding on interest and dividends. He announced March 11 hearings to decide whether to cancel special bank tax breaks, signaling upcoming scrutiny of financial sector tax incentives.
The University of Iowa establishes a $2 million line of credit with Iowa-Des Moines National Bank to borrow funds for research equipment to attract grants. Local 620 AFSCME members ratify a city contract in Cedar Rapids with 2 percent raises on July 1 and January 1. Danny Sills of Marion, charged with sexual involvement with two children, released for psychiatric treatment at St Luke's Hospital.
John Glenn told Iowans he is absolutely in favor of helping states facing deficits in unemployment funds. He suggested options such as forgiving part of the loans and lowering the 10 percent interest rate on the remainder, during a Des Moines stop on a two day Iowa visit.
Gandhi captured top honors in 11 categories at the 55th Academy nominations on Thursday, with Tootsie and box office hit E T close behind. Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids Jefferson girls basketball teams are sectional champions.
The article notes the national wrestling meet set for Saturday in Iowa City. It highlights page 10 and mentions the event as the largest in the United States. A brief sports item emphasizes competing teams and anticipated matchups.
In Des Moines on Wednesday, Iowa farm wives met to form Women Involved in Farm Economics, aiming to become more effective spokespersons on farm issues. Jo Anne Neuzil of Iowa City said the group supports wives as the husbands' partners on the farm.
Cedar Rapids police warn seniors about a man offering Medicare and other program information in exchange for donations up to 40 dollars. Officials stress free public services exist and call the actions questionable though not clearly illegal. The man met seniors at Jane Boyd Community House and has allegedly sold policies to elderly residents. Three seniors reported giving him 20 to 40 dollars each. the card identified a religious ministry.
Riverside man Dennis Strein faced six months probation and a $55 fine after pleading guilty to accosting in Johnson County Magistrate Court. He had called University of Iowa students claiming to be a Playboy photographer offering $500 to $2,500 to pose for campus article photos.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company. Published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with second class postage. Subscription rates: carrier 1.95 per week. mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 9.20 for 4 weeks 95.00 for 52 weeks. Other states and territories 125.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions where Gazette carriers operate. Associated Press exclusive republication rights. USPS 095680.
Frankie Avalon 43, famed Beach Party idol, appears at the Five Seasons Center home show in Cedar Rapids through Sunday. He discusses new film plans with Annette Funicello, a possible Easter 1984 release, and a renewed music career with a forthcoming Innocent record on O Records.
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