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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1989
Page
2
The piece mixes humor and science while noting radon’s presence in homes. It discusses a test showing 1 pCi/L in the basement, estimates life-shortening effects, compares to nuclear power, and ends with a quirky suggestion to seal cracks and make a bran beer paste.
A 15 year old Oelwein girl was sent to the Mental Health Institute in Independence after attempting to stab her mother during an argument and then cutting her wrists. Police say the injuries were minor and the girl faced delinquency charges for aggravated assault and interfering with official acts.
Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jaeger unveiled a plan to bar supervisors or transfers involving immediate family members. The proposal would require transfers or discharges to avoid conflicts and would apply to Civil Service employees without a grandfather clause. A separate petition seeks Jaeger’s removal for willful misconduct and maladministration, with 184 signatures to date.
Iowa Utilities Board granted US West a 12.85 percent return on equity while halting depreciation charges for underground copper now being replaced with fiber. The board rejected a larger revenue plan and a pension accounting proposal that would have added 5.5 million to ratepayers. About 790,000 Iowa customers may see no change or a small bill reduction this spring.
Iowa Lottery reports a record 15.5 million in December sales driven by scratch tickets and a strong Lotto America week. First six months totals reach about 79 million across all products with scratch tickets regaining top seller status.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription rates for carrier and motor route delivery with morning editions and Sunday plans. Mail options include 7 issues weekly at various 4 week and 52 week prices, with restrictions on areas served by Gazette carriers.
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