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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1981
Page
3
The administration reversed its position stating future F-16 transfers to Israel hinge on whether Jerusalem violated U S law by using the jets against an Iraqi reactor and a decision is expected before July 17.
An opinion piece argues that military spending, not OPEC oil banditry, drives inflation. The author directs this critique to Sen. Grassley on page 6A.
A charcoal drawing of a reclining nude woman placed near Marion mayor's office on Wednesday disappeared by Thursday morning. Machinist Local 831 at Iowa Manufacturing Co ratified a new three year contract Thursday afternoon, approved 2 to 1 amid strike rumors.
Linn County District Court in First Avenue division fined 20 dollars to 6th Judicial Judge Robert Osmundson after convicting him of passing contrary to highway signs and markings. He pleaded innocent but offered no defense.
Bjorn Borg faced a stiff challenge from Jimmy Connors but surged to a hard fought victory in a Wimbledon match. The gripping contest highlighted Borgs resilience and skill in a marquee showdown.
Kirkwood Community College officials cheered after Cedar Hall bids totaling 2.211 million for general work plus 456 770 for HVAC and 333 468 for electrical came in well below the 3.9 million budget. If all alternates are added the project would still be about 710000 under budget. Board aims to award contracts at the July 9 meeting.
Steven Bianco 40 of Iowa City resigned as 6th Judicial District Juvenile Court referee after a public intoxication arrest. Judge Brent Harstad accepted the resignation and announced a new search will begin next week for a replacement, with Bianco’s July 13 court appearance already scheduled.
Nearly 300 people gathered at the Job Service of Iowa office in Cedar Rapids to apply for about 35 new milling positions at the Penick plant. Applications were accepted 8 to 10 a.m. with 100 top applicants to be tested, then interviewed by Penick and trained at the plant. Restart planned around Sept 1, boosting the workforce from 77 hourly workers by about 50 percent.
Wind direction from the northeast at 5 mph observed at 10 p.m. Sunset 8 46 p m and sunrise 5 36 a m Saturday. Year ago high 80 low 58 trace precipitation. Record highs 105 in 1911 and record low 43 in 1924. Extended forecast fair Sunday to Tuesday with highs in the low 80s to low 90s and lows in the 60s. Low Thursday 36 at Jackson Wyoming. High Thursday 110 at Blythe California Buckeye and Bullhead City Arizona.
Weather scattered from southern New England into the Plains and from eastern Texas to the Dakotas through the central Rockies into northeastern Nevada. Flooding reported at Broken Bow Nebraska with watches in southwestern Nebraska and western Maryland and northwestern Virginia. Additional rain could flood eastern Colorado.
An Iowa State University extension veterinarian recommends applying small amounts of vegetable or mineral oil to the soiled fur to emulsify oils. Blot with paper towels, then give a mild detergent bath. Avoid organic solvents or strong detergents due to toxicity or skin irritation.
A Cedar Rapids woman sought a refund at the All Iowa fair board office with 10 yellow tickets for the Louise Mandrell show. Officials say 16 tickets were sold, the woman was not a purchaser, and yellow tickets were halted with new color tickets issued. No charges yet. investigation continues.
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