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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1983
Page
3
Officials say out of work meatpackers may spend months or years seeking new jobs. The expanding jobless ranks show indefinite layoffs across industries with slim chances of reemployment, as reported by Metro-Iowa on page 4A.
Scientists estimate an adult body contains 40 grams of myoglobin valued at about $100,000 when ordered from a biochemical catalogue. The remark highlights the high scientific worth of body chemical components.
The Environmental Quality Commission dropped a complaint of illegal open burning against the husband of Iowa Secretary of State Mary Jane Odell. Eight Des Moines area residents also had complaints dismissed in similar cases. Wayne Nebraska plans a 5000 spectator Chicken Show July 8 to 10.
A quirky note from North English reports death linked to a golf round where a golf cart named Herb Mobile is described as a personality and fatally wounded by Rasdal and a companion. The item appears on East Iowa page 9A alongside a separate piece about Brad and Greg, involving volunteers at Monroe Developmental Center.
Wayne Newton criticizes a “bum rap” as he prepares a July Fourth show at the Washington Monument rather than joining a pop group like the Beach Boys. The decision followed Interior Secretary Watt’s invitation after rock acts drew an alleged “wrong element.” James Watt referenced the issue three months earlier.
A Japanese three wheeled car named the Zoe Zipper will arrive at California showrooms next month with a price as low as 3000 dollars. The compact vehicle targets buyers such as college students unable to buy a car, reports Money on page 5B.
Lillian M Katz plans to offer millions of people more than 1,000 items as Christmas presents through Lillian Vernon Corp of which she is founder, president and CEO. Dorothy Faidley, Iowa State Fair textiles chief, shares ideas for fair superintendents. John Fruehling, 14, wins first major sheep show at Hawkeye Downs on his third All-Iowa Fair appearance.
A quiz on U S presidents tests patriotic memory with ten questions about ages, dates, currency and coinage, tallest and heaviest presidents, and presidents on bills and coins. It includes answers and scoring brackets.
Carnival manager Buster Brown of the Bill Hames Show battles weather and finances at the All Iowa Fair. He notes 21 rides and 50 stands, $3.5 million stock, and strict image rules for 350 employees. The piece recalls polio challenges and Lyndon Johnson’s 1960 presidential bid.
The event lists a 6 p.m. Simmental cattle judging at Show Arena, followed by 7:30 p.m. stock car races at Grandstand Pusk, and a fireworks display at the Grandstand.
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