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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1985
Page
13
Stockman argues for a new farm price support loan limit of 200000 per farm, phased down from 50000 by 1988, with current law lacking such a limit. He projects cost savings of 1.2 billion in 1986, 1.9 billion in 1987, and 5.9 billion in 1988 under the phased plan.
A nor eastern storm dumped up to 13 inches of snow across Tennessee and moved freezing rain to the East Coast causing hundreds to seek refuge in National Guard armories. The system blamed for at least 22 deaths. power outages affected about 9,500 customers in New Jersey and widespread travel advisories were issued from Alabama to New England.
Weather report through Friday evening lists temperatures and conditions for Acapulco Mexico City St Thomas Bermuda San Juan Trinidad Kingston Vera Cruz and other locations with rain showers cloudy and warm highs in the 80s and lows around 60s to 70s.
Stockman proposes gradually lowering subsidies to market levels over five years and phasing out dairy price supports in three years while creating a transition direct payment for small dairy producers. Current law ties target prices to costs of production and pays farmers when market prices fall below targets, regardless of sales. Last year wheat target exceeded market by about $1 per bushel, with subsidies totaling over $1.1 billion.
A city blackout left IE Tower lobby stalled with 100 employees awaiting functioning elevators. Fire doors blocked stairs and phones failed to light, while Higley Building staff guided workers to the stairs. Armstrong's customers evacuated as cash registers and escalators failed. Police directed traffic at intersections without lights.
A 35-year-old Dubuque man died early Friday after his car crossed the centerline and hit an oncoming semi on Highway 61 south of Dubuque Airport. The victim's name was withheld pending notification of his father. The crash occurred at 5:37 a.m. and is under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol and sheriff's deputies. Duane Schumacher of Dubuque drove the semi and reported the victim's car crossed the center line.
A 5-year-old West Liberty girl Jolly Richardson died from injuries after a sled collision with a car driven by 17-year-old Christopher Tice on East Sixth Street near her grandparents home. She died at University Hospitals Iowa City after suffering head injuries and two broken legs. No charges were filed.
Kent A. Malcolm, 44, charged with aggravated murder and two counts of attempted aggravated murder for the December 19 triple shooting at the Cleveland Public Library, may undergo a mental competency evaluation. public defender Gary Puzin said a decision will come within two weeks.
An 18 year old man, Robert O. Holland Jr., and two 15 year old juveniles were arrested in Vinton on second degree burglary for early Jan 1 break ins at Hutton's Camper Sales and Auto Rebuilders. Radios and speakers were recovered and damage exceeds $4500. Holland waived preliminary hearing and was released under pre trial supervision. juveniles face court appearances.
If Congress lowers target prices to align with average market prices and reduces loan rates, farmers would sell grain or cotton to repay loans with minimal foreclosures, sparing taxpayers storage costs. Block notes Stockman proposals aim to shift farm programs from cost-of-production to market orientation, with dairy price supports acting as a floor and government buybacks costing over $1.8 billion last year.
An armed woman boarded Pan Am Flight 558 from Cincinnati to New York and fired at police after entering near the flight gate at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Nineteen evacuees and several crew members left the plane as officers moved to subdue the assailant.
Coe College seeks rezoning of half a block from C-2 to R-6 to build an indoor tennis racquetball center with eight courts and five outdoor tennis courts. The plan includes two squash courts, offices, locker rooms, parking, and would expand campus facilities as part of a capital endowments campaign. The Zoning Committee meets January 22 before a City Council recommendation.
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