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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1985
Page
3
Applications for federal heating assistance in Eastern Iowa are running higher than last winter while other regions in the state show declines or steady levels. The report is part of a state wide roundup across Metro Iowa and East Iowa sections.
Sheriff Virgil Sheriff, 38, of 5532 J St SW, laments 30 months of unemployment after a Cedar Rapids layoff. He appeals publicly for a job, receiving many calls but no employers offering work. He cites mounting bills, medical needs for his daughter, and ongoing depression. He recalls past work with Bechtel and a nuclear plant project. He plans to search want ads and face new job prospects at an upcoming Econofoods opening.
A Iowa citizens panel recommended a one year freeze for governor and top officials, while Senate Majority Leader Lowell Junkins urged a two year freeze due to weak economy. The panel also proposed seven percent raises on July 1, 1986, with other salaries staying at 1985 levels.
Tama police report no arrest has been made in the New Year’s Day stabbing of 24 year old Todd Youngbear at a Tama apartment. Youngbear is listed in stable condition at Marshalltown Area Community Hospital with a single stab wound, and the weapon has not been found.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its imprint and address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It outlines subscription options including Carrier weekly rates and Mail Morning Editions and Sunday packages with 7 issues per week and 52 week terms for different regions.
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