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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1983
Page
3
A weekend lull in Pacific storms gave California respite after floods killed 11 and damaged thousands. Forecasters warned another system could hit by tonight or Tuesday, threatening renewed disruption statewide.
Independent truckers nationwide halted operations at midnight in protest of higher fuel and road-use taxes. ITA and Teamsters warn of possible confrontations as some drivers remain wary, with regional starts varying and fears of violence cited by several motorists.
A concise listing of area code based telephone numbers for Iowa cities including Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Davenport Ames Des Moines Fairfield Fort Dodge Mason City Atlantic Storm Lake with corresponding contact lines. The sheet presents a compact reference for quick dialing.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company. It publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with varying 4 and 52 week terms.
Iowa lawmakers consider joining the Midwest Interstate Compact for low level radioactive waste disposal. Supporters say it offers a superior framework to the Central States plan, with Michigan and Indiana already acting and Missouri weighing action. Site candidates include northwest Iowa, South Dakota offers free land for jobs, and facilities may span 50 to 300 acres with 20 year capacity. Financing would come from industry fees.
In Sioux City a bank teller named Sandy Sward uncovered a customer’s true identity after he presented his false teeth for ID at Northwestern National Bank. The denture bore the man’s Social Security number, revealing the deception.
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