11 Jan 1985
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1985
Page
1
Iowa Republican Roger Jepsen, defeated by Tom Harkin, has a Justice Department job at 70,500 dollars yearly. He is detailed to the White House to work on bicentennial plans for the U S Constitution set for Sept 17, 1987.
The Agriculture Department reports Iowa was among eight states where farmers lost money in 1983 due to drought. Iowa average loss was 1891 dollars per farm, down from 7376 in 1982, with national net farm income at 6793 dollars per farm, the lowest in 12 years.
President Reagan announces nominations for interior secretary energy secretary and education secretary and confirms deputy treasury appointment. He faces resistance to a proposed Department of International Trade and Industry amid internal objections.
Postseason spending leaves households facing steep charges the notes compare to Williams scale of expense. The message highlights burdens on families amid lingering costs after the holiday period.
Cedar Rapids police report five homicides in 1984, up from three. Robberies and aggravated assaults up 8.5 and 18 percent, while rapes and simple assaults fell. The data prompt debate over whether 1984 was a violent year for the city.
Federal authorities warned clinics and medical offices nationwide of possible attacks January 20 to 22 marking Reagan's second term start and the abortion ruling anniversary. The alert cited 30 bombings arsons since 1982 and involved the National Abortion Federation and law enforcement.
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