Thompson wins GOP bid in close Illinois gubernatorial race
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds Gov. James Thompson in a 4-3 ruling, rejecting Adlai Stevenson’s recount bid in the tightest gubernatorial race in state history. In related news, a federal jury ordered $1.6 million to the McSurelys over wrongful arrests tied to civil rights work, with $1.2 million against former Kentucky prosecutor Thomas Ratliff. The 1983 Ten Dullest Americans list names Gerald Ford, Lawrence Welk, Phyllis Schlafly, Fred Rogers, and Don Rickles.
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Budget fears unfounded in Reagan defense stance debate
Speculation on a $300 billion yearly deficit and recession fears stirred by Reagan budget plans. Senator Paul Laxalt warns against defense cuts, but the piece argues those fears are unfounded and maintains the president will stay the course. Opinion, page 6A.
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Food aid sought for new poor by local panel
The Human Services Emergency Survival Needs Committee food task force seeks new sources of free or low-cost food for the so called new poor. Donation agreements with local food processors will expire in February and March.
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New administrator for Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton
Robert E. Wessman becomes administrator effective Monday at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. A two month raise of seventy dollars per day is proposed for Newell Lash as acting superintendent of Cedar Rapids schools if the board approves Monday night. Board President Curran Rosser said she offered Lash the money during the interim period between January departures and February arrival of the new superintendent.
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Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Boys Trailed 19-1 At Halftime In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Jefferson boys struggled with scoring and trailed 19-1 at halftime on Friday night. The Chicago Blitz of the new USFL has signed the Big Ten's leading rusher to a pro contract.
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Northwestern Bell Tells Customers of Phone Buy Option
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co has informed customers they can buy the telephones installed in their homes. The company filed with the Iowa Commerce Commission on Friday the terms for those sales.
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Reagan to push PIE plan for surplus grain crops
President Reagan is expected to announce next week a plan to provide farmers with surplus grain in exchange for agreeing not to plant part of their crops this year. The move would proceed without waiting for Congress.
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Linn County to Expand Supervised Apartment Living
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to widen the Supervised Apartment Living program for mentally and physically handicapped residents. The expansion aims to provide more housing options within the county system.
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Major eruption drives lava flow near Royal Gardens Hawaii
Fountains of fire reached about 500 feet as Kilauea's east rift erupts, prompting a voluntary evacuation for residents of Royal Gardens Kalapana and nearby areas. Scientists warn the eruption could continue. aerial surveys planned to assess risk while lava slows near uninhabited zones.
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Freedman urges high schools to strengthen secondary education
University of Iowa President James O. Freedman told Cedar Rapids educators that U.S. high schools must improve to stem the need for remedial college courses. He urged citizens to push local boards for stronger standards and stressed the value of liberal arts in preparing democracy-minded graduates.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Miller proposes $50 million soil conservation bonding plan
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller proposes a $50 million bond issue to fund expanded state cost share for soil conservation, targeting terraces and other structures with 50 percent grants. The plan would require voter approval in November 1984 and a tax credit to property owners, with annual payments around $5 million for 20 years. Governor-elect Branstad questions affordability and timing.
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Iowa
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Terry Branstad
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