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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1981
Page
3
The Nation reports five blind climbers with Braille maps one man with an artificial leg an epileptic and two deaf adventurers summited Mount Rainier after a joyful trek. They radioed cheers unfurled flags and hugged in triumph while dodging ice on descent amid recent deaths nearby.
A demolition crew near Keithsburg Illinois aims to clear a week old navigation obstacle in the Mississippi River after an unused railroad bridge collapsed into the channel. The event could be the headline act of the holiday weekend.
Chris Evert Lloyd defeated Hana Mandlikova in the Wimbledon women's singles final to claim the title without dropping a set, marking the first such feat since 1967. Futures prices drift lower while food costs may diverge, per page notes.
State park officials reported heavy crowds across Backbone Forest Villa and other sites as holiday travelers packed campgrounds. Backbone State Park near Strawberry Point could reach 30,000 visitors before July 4 ended, with Lake Macbride and Corps sites also busy. Low turnout at Pikes Peak cited roadwork and a closed bridge near McGregor.
Kirkwood Community College plans to bring back an F grade starting this fall after nine years of using Q marks for course failures. The change aims to motivate study, with F converted to Q after 24 credits of passing work to protect transfers and GPA.
Roslyn Timm and Diana Michener reported a woman identifying as Owinda Edwards selling Basic-H from Shaklee in New York. Edwards charged Timm 19.50 for a quart and Michener 35.50 for a half gallon. A local Shaklee distributor said typical prices are 5.05 and 10.50. Police said little can be done beyond not buying.
Emily Nus of Independence, along with other contestants, settles into an eight inch water bath as spectators shower them with water balloons during the Independence bathtub race at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds. Wayne Breitsprecher navigates a muddy track while Scott Buchheit Dale Breitsprecher and Kevin Peterson assist with power.
State Fire Marshal warns Iowans only sparklers snakes and cap fireworks are legal to sell or discharge. Citizens should report illegal sales. violators face up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine. Permits may be issued to organize displays with competent operators. fairs and state fairs are exempt. A note recalls 50 star flag after Hawaii joined.
Wind direction and velocity reported at 10 p.m. as five mile per hour. Sunset tonight at 8 45 with sunrise Sunday at 5 37. Year ago today high 91 low 68 precipitation trace. Record highs and lows 106 in 1911 and 45 in 1924. Extended forecast fair Monday and Tuesday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday. Highs mid 80s to low 90s. Lows in the 60s Monday 60s to low 70s Tuesday and Wednesday. National extremes low Friday 37 at Jackson Wyoming high Friday 115 at Palm Springs California.
Heavy rains hit Oklahoma and Texas with flash flood watches issued as flooding threatens. Central South Carolina records up to four inches of rain. Castle Rock and Redfeather, Colorado report hail to half an inch and winds up to 60 mph injure roofs in San Angelo, Texas. Friday night rainfall peaks include 1.94 inches in Charleston, 1.77 in Norfolk, 1.13 in Abilene, 1.10 in Flint, 0.82 in Apalachicola, and 0.80 in Des Moines.
Gene Rozenboom from Linn County Extension Service advises steps for a productive garden during absence. Hoe or pull weeds, check for pests and diseases, apply a preventative spray, and mulch between rows to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Ensure soil moisture with two to three inches of water for two weeks, and arrange a neighbor for longer trips.
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