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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1983
Page
3
Two teenagers in Evansville Indiana survived a failed death pact after a plan to die together following a court order to end their romance collapsed when the pain became too great. Police reported the teens had shot themselves early Tuesday but backed out of the act.
Richard Alatalo, 42, disabled with multiple sclerosis, has been assured of a state paid bed in a nursing home acceptable to him and his family. He faced eviction from Americana Healthcare Center, where he has lived the past two years. Metro-lowa, page 117A.
An Omaha firm that owns the Mayflower Apartments in Iowa City proposes selling the high rise to the University of Iowa for dormitory use. The price would drop from 8.5 million to 6.5 million after a 2 million gift from the firm.
Music students from area elementary schools junior highs and high schools will attend the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra concert at the Paramount Theater as part of the Music Makes You Somebody project. The event aims to connect students with live classical music next Monday in Cedar Rapids.
Hayden Fry and the Iowa football coaching staff will receive higher pay as the school plans a salary increase for the program. The move aims to bolster recruitment and on field performance for upcoming seasons.
Campaign finance reports show Roxanne Conlin owes nearly 75000 dollars after her failed bid for Iowa governor. The reports also show Terry Branstad spent about 1.7 million in the race, outspending Conlin by nearly 200000. Branstad’s campaign lists unpaid bills totaling 1265.
The 5-cent federal gasoline tax hike bans inmate labor on highway signs. About 50 inmates at Iowa Men's Reformatory in Anamosa could lose work in the sign shop used for Interstates and other federally funded roads. Warden Calvin Auger and Prison Industries administrator Tim McCue voice concern and seek repeal with Rep. Andrew McKean and Rep. Tom Tauke. The measure takes effect April 1.
Cedar Rapids police intensified a speeding crackdown on I 380 from Glass Road to Hiawatha after a series of complaints. Traffic units and a police helicopter stopped seven drivers at dawn on Tuesday, with speeds reaching 78 to 82 mph.
Linn County residents leave state institutions for local group homes as costs climb. Forbes Johnson details a 1983-84 budget request of 6.85 million, noting inflation and growing local demand, with wait lists and new private group homes planned by 1983. Local services expand to keep more individuals in the community.
Linn County reports placement of mentally handicapped and mentally ill residents in seven local group homes, county care facilities, and numerous facilities outside the county as of June 1982. Homes listed include Crest Home in Cedar Rapids, Discovery Village, Linnhaven Group Home, New Horizons, Y Crest Home for Women, and Glenwood and Woodward state schools among others in Iowa and nearby states.
The Gazette Company lists its Cedar Rapids address at 500 Third Avenue SE and notes daily and Sunday publication. Subscription rates include carrier $1.95 weekly and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday issues, with varying 4 week and 52 week prices.
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