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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1982
Page
3
Chief Justice Warren Burger said courts cannot handle the workload and urged arbitration for more non-criminal lawsuits. The report notes the move as a solution to case backlogs and cites ongoing judicial strain.
Cedar Rapids Community School District considered tougher high school graduation requirements. The discussion aimed to raise standards for earning diplomas, potentially affecting students statewide and prompting district-wide policy debates.
A stack of letters resolutions and petitions from high school faculty departments associations and citizen advisory groups argues the board’s move could shut down active vocational education efforts in Cedar Rapids. The items question the resolution’s effectiveness and impact on ongoing programs.
A film review notes the ambitious but largely uneventful drama with Richard Dreyfuss delivering witty and energetic performance. The piece appears on page 13A and contrasts with a separate sports brief on page 1B praising a San Francisco football team as world champions.
Ex C R prep fields another football recruit for free. Hawkeye football team signs a new player amid college gridiron activity. First in a series. Money, tax forms unchanged from last year despite large tax cut. Farmers embrace neighborly deeds as poll probes true attitude toward neighborliness. Farm, page 6B.
Johnson County Red Cross has spent about $6,000 on fires and disasters and can only afford one telephone line. Non-emergency calls tie up the line, delaying emergency access. Director Lary Belman said the national group funds disaster work but not extra lines.
Tim Burke, director of disaster services, says the Linn chapter remains financially sound with a disaster budget of about 33 800 and two emergency shelters in operation. He notes Johnson County Red Cross woes and reduced United Way funding, yet the chapter still aids fire victims and supported 37 residents over two months.
The IRS will offer classroom style sessions for groups to file their own returns during the 1982 filing season, replacing prior form filling for most taxpayers. A three hour televised taxathon on February 7 will accept questions by phone. The agency also raises late payment interest to 20 percent, up from 12 percent. Official audits plans remain unconfirmed though comments from the commissioner hint at future increases.
The Cedar Rapids Library now offers three tax help options. Five IRS prepared cassette tapes explain IRS form 1040 A and 1040 B and schedules A and B for free one week loan. 1040 forms are free at the reference desk. A new book Reproducible Federal Tax Forms provides all IRS forms in loose leaf for reproduction.
Students assist with basic tax returns through VITA in Stuart Hall 207 at Coe College from Jan 25 to 29 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Thursday night Jan 28 hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Volunteers help complete Forms 1040A 1040 and Schedule A and offer guidance on credits. Participants should bring W-2s interest statements and copies of 1980 federal and state returns. The program stems from a January Exploratory Term course.
James Earl Ray and wife Anna Sandhu Ray were attacked in a Tennessee State Prison visiting area by inmate Gary Wallace who used a metal ashtray stand. Ray sustained very minor injuries and Mrs. Ray a bruised wrist. both were taken to hospital or infirmary for treatment. Wallace, 25, from Dyer County, faces psychiatric evaluation after a history of violence and a prior stabbing incident. The warden called the act a fluke and not racially motivated.
Wearers must keep lenses clean and germ free and remove them before bed or swimming. Avoid vapors and substances like cosmetics and lotions that irritate lenses. Proper fit for both contacts and glasses is essential for comfort. Office: Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids.
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