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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1982
Page
3
The Polish government released a draft plan to reorganize the trade union movement. It would prohibit unions from political activity and from organizing by territorial units, a shift away from past structures like Solidarity.
An opinion piece argues that despite Soviet signings banning poison gas, the USSR has produced yellow rain in Afghanistan and Laos. It questions whether nations should condemn Soviet actions more forcefully or voice quiet, weak objections.
Tim Kula reflects on transforming a derelict general store and boarding house into a bar nearly three years ago. He notes townsfolk were unhappy at first but now things are real good.
Supervisor Joe Rinas negotiates a plan to merge Linn County transit services at a single ground transportation center. The proposal aims to cut costs and may materialize before summer, though it is not as large as Cedar Rapids downtown plans.
Linn County Civil Defense Director Bill Bjorenson says weekend warmth melted snow and flooded part of Palo's downtown area. This comes as Linn County page 10A details the incident.
A film set in the Yukon during the gold rush is not adventurous or great. Buck the dog stands out as the film’s strongest asset, playing himself and earning praise amid otherwise lukewarm performances and plotting.
Iowa fans prepare to bid farewell to the Field House during a basketball game with Minnesota this Saturday. The note appears on sports page 1 and hints at a final visit to the historic venue.
Rep Byron Dorgan and 41 colleagues press for a congressional panel to investigate claims that the Farmers Home Administration is pressuring farmers off their land. The dispute follows a request for a Reagan meeting that was not granted.
The 6th Judicial District Department of Corrections Community Corrections Center relocates to 1021 Third Ave SE in a two story fireproof building. The new site houses 44 residents, up from 38, with improved staffing, monitoring, and rehabilitation emphasis, and a 15 year lease with 1035 Partnership.
In Detroit Carmen Catherine Maynarid Lang and Carmen Catherine Maynarich King discovered they share the same Social Security numbers and birth details used to claim welfare. They learned they are half sisters raised in different families, revealing their real names Esther Victoria Martinez and Cathy Green. Both women are married with three children and faced a shocked reunion with their mother.
Three women including former Congresswoman Patsy Mink testified in a federal trial against the University of Chicago Lying In Hospital alleging they were unwitting DES subjects in a 1951-52 study. The suit claims 840 pregnant women received DES or placebos to test miscarriage prevention, with damages sought for distress.
The office of Dr Wayne A Cary offers guidance on tinted glasses. They do not improve vision and may cause eye strain if used in low light, especially with poor lighting conditions.
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