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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1982
Page
3
End of journey salvage crews pulled a 50 ton U S Army tank from the Neckar River and found the body of the GI who stole the vehicle. He triggered a 400000 rampage in Mannheim, crushing 14 cars and ramming a streetcar before the crash. Police said the man died in the river.
The decision not to reroute the Amtrak Zephyr through Central Iowa disappoints supporters who plan to press for a later reconsideration. Advocates urge continued preparation of arguments and financial plans while officials along the route may provide necessary backing to improve rail access to Iowa’s population centers.
Gladys Ballard a lifelong Marion resident nears her 83rd birthday in August in good health and high spirits. Though retired for age she stays busy with diverse interests and community engagement.
Page 4A reports a group of business figures rallying behind a local man’s car fund. Prominent executives lend support, organizing events and promotional efforts to boost donations and reach the fundraising goal.
An informal City Council gathering tonight at 7 at the Iowa City Civic Center will discuss extending city water to the Johnson County Care Facility. Officials request laying a water main west along Melrose Avenue to replace well water for drinking and fire protection.
Iowa DOT chief bridge engineer Charles Pestotnik said tests show steel in at least two locations is only about half as strong as required, delaying work on the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge and raising cost estimates.
Italian fans celebrate as Italy defeats Spain to win the World Cup, marking a historic victory with national jubilation across stadiums and public gatherings.
Sam Kusumoto, head of Minolta Corp. in Ramsey, N.J., nears the end of his second term and plans to return to Japan. He warns American firms must be patient flexible and competitive to succeed domestically in Japan, fearing his own soft approach may hinder a local sales operation.
Predictions of world food production and prices can mislead without understanding shaping circumstances. Greater cooperation across the production and consumption chain could improve future projections. Farm, page 6B.
Mike Moore and his wife Katy built a 10 foot 305 pound rocking chair to draw attention to Hardwood Furniture Mart at 810 Maiden Lane Iowa City. The oversized chair tours the city for parades weddings and fairs and has attracted offers to rent or buy.
Tami Marie Gilson 21 of Vermont was arraigned in Johnson County Iowa on a charge of wanton neglect of a minor after leaving her 4 year old daughter identified as Bobbi Jo at the Congregational Church steps Friday night. The child was found with minimal clothing and food and placed in foster care. A juvenile court hearing is set to decide temporary custody arrangements. Bond was set at $1000.
Iowa City Mercy Hospital plans a 20 million expansion at 500 E Market St including an emergency room and obstetrics wing fronting Bloomington Street a two level parking ramp and new outpatient surgery facilities. Financing is via city issued industrial revenue bonds and semi private room rates may rise from 140 to 170 per day.
Rhode Island researchers at Brown University and Roger Williams Hospital report a method to mass produce monoclonal antibodies up to a thousand times faster and purer. The team notes the technique is not a cure but a promising manufacturing breakthrough for magic bullets that seek tumors and deliver radioactive or drug compounds.
Medical examiner Dr. Joe Sapala says preliminary autopsy findings on two month old Travis Coleman show brain and lung swelling consistent with sudden infant death syndrome or suffocation. The fifth death among five infants cared for by 19 year old Christine Falling prompts a state task force to study whether natural causes or homicide apply.
John P. Adams Jr. 23 was shot once in the head during an argument that started in Omaha and moved to Council Bluffs after a tire blowout. Police report the suspects were in their early 20s on orange motorcycles, with eight witnesses and family members present at the scene.
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