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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1984
Page
3
Humboldt County farmer Warren Wood claims his bank forced cattle to starve and freeze by blocking access to assets. The Fort Dodge bank president denies the allegations, saying there is no truth to Wood's statements.
Kirkwood College released a student body survey showing 57 percent of respondents are female and a majority feel positive about the college. An informal survey by Gazette education writer Kurt Rogahn also finds students speak favorably of Kirkwood.
Iowa coach George Raveling weighs the strain of leading the Hawkeyes after a double overtime defeat to Iowa State. The same page notes wrestling at 134 pounds and other Money section items.
The wholesale cow beef market fell after the dairy diversion law was signed, with an economist noting enough movement at sale barns to justify the decline. Yet the drop exceeded the livestock market rule of thumb, prompting concern among traders in Farm Commentary.
A Spring trip to the State Jazz Band Contest exposes a belief that bigger schools yield better groups. The piece argues size does not equal quality and notes big-school winners are presumed best for Girls State Basketball Tournament selections.
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency buys HERO, a 70 pound Heath Educational Robot, for 2300 dollars to help students explore robotics and its societal impact. Hartman explains its programmable versatility, classroom use plans, and aims to prepare teachers with discussion kits and videotapes from Rockwell Collins.
Iowans see a tax credit line for investing in the Iowa Venture Capital Fund though the fund has not sold stock yet. Gov Branstad proposed the fund to raise venture capital for Iowa firms with an initial offer of 10 to 15 million dollars. The sale is now expected in early 1984 after SEC filing, adviser, and broker syndicate setup.
War historian John Stephan contends in Hawaii Under The Rising Sun that Japan considered an invasion of the Hawaiian Islands in 1941 to force US peace but abandoned the idea before Pearl Harbor and briefly reconsidered after Midway. He notes Yamamoto's early push to seize Oahu Maui and the Big Island, later reversed, and discusses potential collaboration by Hawaii residents of Japanese ancestry amid a broader strategic critique.
Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service will assist low income and elderly residents with income tax returns across eight Linn County sites from Jan 30 to April 16. Call listed numbers for appointments or 363-3020 for forms guidance.
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