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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1983
Page
3
Administration officials warn President Reagan's top advisers fear the budget path could yield deficits of 200 billion dollars annually or more through 1988. Senator Paul Laxalt, his close ally, called the figures terrifying as the U.S. pages note.
Rival Muslim militias in Tripoli Lebanon traded artillery fire on Tuesday killing 41 people as the city’s half million residents hunkered in basements and bomb shelters for a fifth day. Thatcher named interruptible in Britain study. words and social service rename debate noted. Cedar Rapids area job scarcity boosts Iowa National Guard presence with 681 guardsmen in the 234th Signal Battalion on Dec 31.
Police recruiting slows due to age rule change and a new written test. Cedar Rapids officials launch this year’s drive with plans to recruit minorities via tactics like church talks, says training officer Capt. Gary Hinzman.
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission was told on Tuesday that a federal law increasing the gas tax by five cents per gallon also invalidates Iowa’s current truck length limit. Officials warn there may be no limit on trucks on state primary highways without new rules.
The Hawkeyes play Michigan State tonight in their first game at Carver-Hawkeye Sports Arena. Coach Lute Olson expresses enthusiasm as Iowa opens the Big Ten schedule on page 1B.
Iowa State lineman Karl Nelson and Iowa defensive tackle Mark Bortz were chosen in the fourth round of the USFL college draft. Iowa's Brett Miller and Reggie Roby, and ISU's Harold Brown were also selected.
The Super-NOW account opens today at numerous banks allowing unlimited checks and market rate interest on balances. The program targets depositors seeking high liquidity with competitive yields across the banking sector.
Rep Neal Smith reintroduced legislation restricting the two dominant processors Iowa Beef Processors Inc. and MBPXL in Congress on Monday five days after Iowa Beef lost an 8.75 million libel verdict in Cedar Rapids. Farm page 10B.
The Kalona City Council after a closed session approved a 5 percent pay raise for four full time city employees including the city clerk, public works superintendent, streets commissioner, and water commissioner. Metro Iowa, page 11B.
Illinois man Andrew Jon Oglevie faces first degree murder charges in the 1979 shooting death of Ady Jensen near West Branch Iowa. The trial was postponed to April 20 to give defense more time as prosecutors add Robert Kern and others to the witness list. Kern and his wife Judy, both serving life terms for related murders, are key witnesses. Judy Kern has agreed to testify in exchange for parole consideration.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a 40000 fine to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co for emergency generator issues at the Palo nuclear plant. A 30 second start time overrun due to improper maintenance prompted the order, with a 30 day window for a formal hearing request. The NRC labeled the incident category three, noting maintenance and testing flaws alongside the generator problem.
Cedar Rapids Jaycees filed a counterclaim in U S District Court alleging the national Jaycees violate Iowa Civil Rights Act by restricting membership to men and seek to block any action against the local chapter. The group asserts ownership of the Jaycee mark and demands the federal suit be tied to state law interpretation. Local leaders call the move a offensive bid to vindicate and protect its charter and trademark while warning against potential dismissal of the case.
West Des Moines authorities and the Iowa DCI said a key suspect in the John Gosch disappearance has been ruled out. A lie detector test showed the man did not abduct the paperboy and was in Texas on Sept. 5, 1982. The Gosches’ attorney said the parents still doubt the ruling.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company, Cedar Rapids Iowa lists address at 500 Third Avenue SE. Subscription rates shown as mail and carrier options, 7 issues weekly, with prices per week, 4 weeks, 52 weeks and restricted areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. USPS 095680.
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