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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1981
Page
3
The National Wildlife Federation calls on President Reagan to dismiss James Watt accusing him of undermining environmental laws. The group's stance follows Watt's six month clash with conservationists and hints of waning White House support.
On the day of the All-Star Game the Reagan administration said it would take direct action to end the 33 day baseball strike. Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan accepted an invitation to meet with striking players and owners in New York.
Financial magnate W. Herbert Hunt, buoyed by a federal court victory over the SEC, forecasts further disclosures of illegal activity by the agency as it probes silver dealings involving his family. The Justice Department will review antitrust implications of bids by DuPont and Seagram to acquire Conoco, with Conoco employees favoring DuPont.
The Cedar Rapids City Council meets at 9 a.m in City Hall with a public hearing on demolitions. Other meetings include Linn County CETA-Private Industry Council at 3 p.m and Area Ambulance Advisory Board at 3:30 p.m. Concerts feature the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at 8 p.m and a Five Seasons Center show with Kenny Rogers Gallagher and Charly McClain at 8 p.m.
The Delaware County Fair runs at Manchester with events scheduled today including a rodeo at 7 30 p.m. Local attendees can expect evening entertainment and midway attractions as the fair showcases regional exhibitors.
A free 7 p.m. session for adult women planning to return to college will be held at Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College.
Clarence J. Kruse, 21, of 1263 First Ave SE, is set for Aug 3 in Linn District Court First Avenue division on three convictions from a two car crash that allegedly caused the death of an unborn child. He was found guilty Tuesday on two charges.
West Delaware school board votes to shift church night from Thursday to Wednesday to align with Wamac Conference districts. The move follows concerns about uniform policy for church night and district scheduling. The board rehired Chuck Farris as professional negotiator for $3,500 and accepted Leta Tegel’s resignation.
A Johnson County District Court ruling holds that parking meters can be burglarized, upholding charges against Ted LeRoy Bahns for taking coins from meters. The defense plans a possible rehearing if the Iowa Supreme Court later revises the vending machine precedent.
At 10 p.m. winds were southeast at 10 mph while sunset is 8 41 and sunrise Thursday at 5 45. Temperatures hit the upper 90s in Georgia Alabama and northern Florida with several records tied or broken including Savannah 103 and Daytona Beach 99. A frontal system brought showers and thunderstorms from the Southern Plateau to the Carolinas. heavy rain fell in Yarnell Arizona and parts of Colorado Utah and Texas panhandle. Elsewhere central California remained hot with 100 degree readings and the North Atlantic Coast stayed cloudy with highs in the 60s to 80s. Extended forecast calls for little to no rain Friday through Sunday with sunny days and clear nights and highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
When a group enters a restaurant with mixed acquaintances, proceed to the table and greet only briefly. Avoid lengthy introductions or extended chats that delay others. Save extended conversations for another time and keep meals uninterrupted.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription options with carrier and mail rates. Morning editions include 7 issues per week, with weekly and annual pricing. Mail subscriptions vary for other states and territories, and certain areas lack mail service.
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