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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1983
Page
3
Care facility in Linn County will have a director within a month after approval by the three county supervisors on Tuesday. Current co administrators Louis and Elaine Hulseberg will keep their administrative roles. Metro-Iowa coverage notes page 4A.
Gov Terry Branstad announced a policy to publish names of applicants for state boards and released a list of 76 people seeking spots on the five member racing commission out of about 135 applicants. Some applicants chose to remain unnamed.
Iowa staff briefed the DOT Commission on dozens of task force recommendations while the most controversial plan awaits study. The report notes ongoing progress on transportation improvements and the secretary of state’s Damascus trip to seek a path to Lebanon troop withdrawal with no evident progress.
Swing era trumpeter Harry James died Tuesday from cancer at age 67. He boosted early careers by hiring singers Frank Sinatra and Dick Haymes. The obituary notes his influence on American pop and big band music.
Officials in Cedar Rapids prepare for a World Cup event in acro gymnastics described as a mix of music, acrobatics and choreography. Lisa Becker and Russ Telecky return from the Sports Festival praising their experience.
Treasury bills auctioned Tuesday in Washington yielded higher rates for the ninth straight week, signaling higher rates on bank and thrift savings certificates. AT&T to redeem convertible securities this fall as holders decide to convert to common stock or wait for redemption.
Ron Schmitt a 20 year old beef exhibitor from Nichols brings two beef entries to the All-Iowa Fair. Both will compete in the supreme championship drive at 11 30 a m today at Hawkeye Downs. Roger Worthington a 49 year old Angus watcher from Princeville Illinois has judged four breeds at the fair over the past two days.
Cedar Rapids hopes to lure Norand Corp to expand its computer manufacturing plant at 550 Second St SE. The project would add at least 35 jobs, convert much of the Second Street building to offices, and use Nash Finch and King’s Material properties for manufacturing and parking. Total cost about 5 million with UDAG funding possible between 0.5 and 0.75 million. hearings set for July 13 and 27.
The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday editions from Cedar Rapids Iowa at 500 Third Avenue SE. Subscriptions are offered by carrier or mail with weekly and yearly rates and limitations on areas served. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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