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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1981
Page
3
Gov Edmund Brown Jr orders aerial spraying to combat Mediterranean fruit fly infestation amid debate over malathion exposure. First of six sorties to begin early Tuesday as growers welcome action and residents fear health risks. Page 4A.
Sen William Proxmire awards the Golden Fleece to the U S Army for spending six thousand dollars to advise on purchasing a 15 ounce Worcestershire sauce priced about one dollar fifty. The note appears on page five A.
About 300 inmates seized maximum security areas on three floors of the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla. No hostages or weapons were reported and the groups had no clear leaders. Order was restored on the second floor by 8 p.m. CDT as negotiations began for inmates on the third floor with state tactical teams on the way. Governor Carey offered assistance to quell the disturbance.
An opinion piece argues soil erosion is a grave national problem risking Iowa’s topsoil. It notes farmers’ reluctance to adopt new planting methods due to potential yield losses, despite half of Iowa’s topsoil having disappeared in the last century.
Nikki Masterson tells how she contacted Cedar Rapids Police to reach the hospital where her ex-husband Jesse Masterson was involuntarily committed after learning he was on unauthorized leave. Officials previously said they did not know his location. A related labor dispute at MethWick Manor involves a union drive among food service workers and a controversial Methodist minister.
The Iowa Conservation Commission reports mixed fishing conditions with heavy rain dampening some southern streams while activity rises elsewhere. Walleye angling targets the upper Mississippi River as channel catfish and bluegill provide options. In entertainment, Disney’s The Fox and The Hound marks a polished all animated return aimed at family audiences. Neighbor features Bob Janssen of Tiffin repairing reels despite wheelchair confinement.
Rev. Jerry Falwell, at Thomas Road Baptist Church, claims fundraising success for his The Old-Time Gospel Hour. The program airs on 392 TV stations and 500 radio outlets, but critics question his fundraising methods and church audits.
Hawkeye Downs Speedway officials consider a $300 engine protest option in both Street Stock and IMCA Modified divisions. If a driver suspects another is spending beyond rules, he may claim the rival’s engine within five minutes after the feature concludes.
Wall Street ends mixed as the Dow declines while other indexes rise. Texaco negotiates what is described as the largest bank loan in history, amid speculation the funds will finance an acquisition.
Evan Hultman of Waterloo, former Iowa attorney general and ex U.S. attorney, was nominated by the Army Reserve to head the Reserve Officers Association of the United States. His nomination follows a military endorsement after prior Senate scrutiny over the Nard case and perjury/obstruction charges.
Linn Health Services finished the year with a balance of 41 cents after addressing higher demand for medical aid among low income residents. The program, initiated July 1 1980 with 130000 budget, faced layoffs and used 5000 revenue sharing funds to balance a 120000 budget this year.
Brinks guard Jerry Reimers, 37, was shot twice during an attempted robbery at Brenton First National Bank in Davenport. A cigarette lighter in his pocket reportedly deflected the first bullet, the second striking his arm. he survived and was treated at St Luke's Hospital. FBI seeks two white men in a black van, one wearing a wig and blue overalls, fingerprints being analyzed.
On this date in 1767 John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States, was born. The historic birth marks a milestone in early American leadership.
Wind SE at 7 mph. Sun sets 8 43 and rises 5 41 Sunday. Year ago high 91 low 69 with no precipitation. Record high 104 in 1930 and record low 46 in 1945. Extended forecast partly cloudy Monday to Wednesday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs in the 90s Monday and Tuesday and upper 80s Wednesday. Lows mid 60s to mid 70s.
National temperature extremes reported with a low of 39 degrees at Olympia Washington and a high of 111 degrees at Buckeye California. The measurements reflect an unusual weather spread across western states on Friday.
Warm weather persisted nationwide as storms dotted the Great Basin and Rockies and pressed across the South. Gusts reached 58 mph in Greenwood Mississippi and 60 mph in Troy Alabama with tornado damage in Atmore. Rain totals and record highs appeared in Mobile Richmond Miami West Palm Beach Atlantic City Meridian and Huron. Northern Plains faced a cold front with severe thunderstorms spawning a twister in Fargo and hail.
The notice warns allergy sufferers about bee and insect stings and mentions prescription auto-injectors for anaphylaxis. It says spring and summer will bring many mosquitoes and pests carrying illnesses like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and encephalitis. Readers are urged to use repellents and regularly check pets and family for ticks.
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