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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1979
Page
7
Captain Louis Stepanek of the Cedar Rapids Police Traffic Bureau says spare parts from crash sites flood evidence rooms while two officers daily chase hit-and-run investigations. In 1978 there were 1327 reports. average damage 500 dollars, some up to 8000 dollars, with crews noting manpower costs and shifting priorities.
Stepanek cites reasons for drivers fleeing accidents including drunken driving lack of insurance fear of parents and losing licenses. He notes insurance costs shift to victims and insurers and that winter sees a 30 percent rise in hit and run cases.
Peking's first sister city will be Tokyo and the affiliation will be formalized in March in Beijing. Yomiuri reports a Japanese government mission met Mayor Lin Hu-chia to finalize the accord. The agreement will enable student exchanges and related programs following last year's peace and friendship treaty between Japan and China.
Coe College lists six scholarship competitions for . Music expects auditions and interviews January 26 27 with renewable awards from 500 to full tuition for top third graduates. Dows fine arts February 2 3. science March 9 10. presidential and Ramsey scholarships. Bryant athletic March 30 31. Open to high school seniors. housing meals provided. register by two weeks before dates.
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