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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1982
Page
3
A study says the U S Postal Service improved efficiency in its first decade as an independent agency while the postmaster general expects the 20 cent stamp to hold until early 1984.
City forestry workers trimmed large sharp thorns from about 60 native honey locust trees in Bowman Woods Park, located on the northeast side, to address a thorny issue reported in Metro.
The Oakland Raiders won final clearance to play in the Los Angeles Coliseum next fall. The decision clears the way for a move to Los Angeles for the 1966 season, confirming a major relocation milestone for the team and city.
Administrative and marketing tasks at Clinton Corn plant shift to the ADM Corn Sweeteners office in Cedar Rapids as part of a broader reorganization after the plant’s 13 year lease. An ADM spokesman expects little to no impact on Cedar Rapids operations. Money, page 4C. The All-Iowa Fair beef show honors go to long tied Hawkeye Downs exhibitors, with top awards captured by leading locals. Farm, page 7C.
Paramedic James Myers of Cedar Rapids lost his appeal for unemployment compensation after being fired February eleventh from Area Ambulance Service at Mercy Hospital for insubordination over an air ambulance order. The appeal ruling upheld the denial, and the arbitration board to resolve Mercy Hospital's grievance remains stalled with two members chosen. Myers may pursue court action but cites time and cost concerns as well as potential witness hesitation. He continues job hunting while the dispute drags on.
Gazette courts reporter notes organizations involved in Cedar Valley Nature Trail development. The Waterloo Railroad option to buy back land under a contract and federal law battles over right of way govern the dispute. Linn County case cites possession and continued railroad use while Old Interurban Trail Inc. transfers land to the conservation board for recreation and utilities.
The University of Iowa Foundation reported 1981 private support totaling 22.7 million with outright gifts at 11.9 million a 9 percent rise. Alumni gifts amounted to 4.05 million from 16544 donors while non alumni gave 4.71 million from 9736 donors and 3.17 million came from 899 organizations. Pledges and bequests total 10.8 million down 8 percent from 1980. Most gifts funded buildings equipment research and departmental aid.
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