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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1982
Page
3
President Reagan pushed back his self imposed budget deadline on Thursday as he resisted advisers' push for tax increases to curb the federal deficit. Aides said he would continue to seek other deficit reduction options.
A social scientist warned on Thursday that growing computer use and shifting functions from federal to local governments could spur more white-collar crime in the 1980s. The analysis appears in Nation on page 4A.
Actor Henry Fonda, feeling very chipper, is back home following seven weeks in the hospital. The report notes his improvement and positive outlook as he resumes normal activities.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honors Ragtime Reds and On Golden Pond with strong Golden Globe nominations. The announcement suggests a tight Oscar race ahead of March awards.
An analysis explains why West Germany imports tin from the Soviet bloc totaling about 10 billion dollars yearly. The piece argues socialism’s appeal lies in labor efficiency versus socialist scarcity. Opinion, page 6A.
Patrolman Mike DeLaMater was suspended for 30 days without pay over alleged misconduct during Marion's Fair on the Square last summer. The action was handed down Thursday morning by Marion authorities and referenced on page 7A.
Mayor James Stallman addressed about a dozen Fairfax residents at a public hearing on proposed sewer rate increases. The discussion tied to city utility finances and downtown snow cleanup overshadowed by broader regional issues. Gov. Ray’s tax break stance and mergers involving Frank B Hall, Jartran, and Ryder in Cedar Rapids were noted with national context.
State news notes a plan to speed up ending a tax break, with leaders stopping short of full backing. In sports, Iowa’s basketball squad weighs a matchup with Purdue while Indiana rallies in upset fashion.
Former NFL star Alan Page appeared in Cedar Rapids on Thursday to discuss his final season of play and its impact on his career and life. Page spoke about his long journey, his professional highs, and the crossroads that defined his departure from football.
In Florida a cancer-stricken mother and her daughter face possible loss of Aid to Families with Dependent Children after the Clearwater Sun reported their Christmas gifts. The state says outside income may affect eligibility under Reagan era rules, with $2,300 in gifts potentially eliminating aid for a two-member household.
The Iowa Board of Medical Examiners placed Dr. Robert Pucelik of Independence on five years probation and restricted his practice at the Mental Health Institute. The action stems from a dispute over the death of Daniel Lee McKinney who died after receiving 80 milligrams of methadone. Pucelik must complete a board approved detoxification training at his own expense and may not treat chemically addicted patients until then.
Gov. Robert Ray announces a statewide crime stoppers program offering rewards up to 1000 for tips leading to convictions. Callers remain anonymous via 1 800 532 2020, with the fund financed by private contributions and tips tracked by assigned numbers.
Lester J. Williams, 36, an unemployed Des Moines veteran, surrendered to federal authorities on a complaint alleging he made false statements to obtain food stamps. Indicted on 18 food stamp violations, Williams had been collecting benefits in Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota. He had written a Des Moines newspaper letter threatening suicide on New Year’s Eve.
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