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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1983
Page
4
At Shellsburg's Big Day a pig pilin competition drew spectators as youths chased greased pigs. Paul Ries, 12, of Shellsburg tackled a pig and won first place in his age group, while some pigs resisted the sport and squealed during the event.
Rebecca Anne Jacques of Dyersville Iowa won the Little Miss category at the 11th National Little Miss Pageant held in Dillon South Carolina She also captured the talent award in her age group among 39 contestants from 16 states The event sponsored by F and F Pageants of Roanoke Virginia featured three age groups with prizes including a portable television 100 savings bond necklace radio photo trophy crown banner and scepter
Seven individuals were rounded up late Saturday into Sunday on drunk driving charges in Linn County. Thomas A. Clinton 25 was cited for improper turn in the 400 block of Eighth Street NW. Others named include Tommie Cook 31 Robert E. Hobson 52 Roger D. Main 24 Russel R. Bouzek 23 Randy K. Kirlin 21 and James H. Farrier 20 with additional violations listed.
A compiled volunteer alert lists multiple programs inviting help from youth and adults. Entries include positions at Foundation 2 Youth Shelter, United Cerebral Palsy summer enrichment, home visits in Hiawatha, Council on Aging transport roles, Brendel Wood Adult Day Care crafts, New Horizons for disabled youths, Big Brother Big Sister office, Mercy Hospital Junior Volunteers, Family Service Agency budgeting counselors, Marion meal deliveries, unemployment food program, Linn Community Food Bank shifts, and Leaders in Volunteerism coordinator contact details.
At the Storm Lake plant Hiromichi Matsumura uses thumbs up or down signals to approve pork bound for Japan as inspectors from Fukuoka do not speak English. Three weekly truckloads of boneless pork loin to West Coast ports support jobs and reduce the U.S. trade deficit. IBP aims for broader market access as Japan's quotas and tariffs limit beef and pork imports.
Local 758 of the Operating Engineers voted to end its five day strike against FDL Foods in Dubuque. A large majority approved the three year contract reached after talks, with 90 members set to return to work.
Airman Michael D. Tadlock and Airman Jeffrey H. Goodell are assigned to Sheppard AFB Texas for special communications and medical services training after basic at Lackland. Timothy R. Pajak heads to Keesler AFB Mississippi for admin training following Lackland. Army Spec 4 Tracy L. Sweet, infantryman with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas, receives a promotion. Senior Airman Mark W. Williams from George AFB California identified for early promotion as a personal affairs specialist with the 831st CSG.
The Gazette notes Schmitty's Barber Shop will be closed the week of July 18. It lists Cedar Rapids Iowa address and subscription rates for Morning Editions and Sunday editions, with pricing by mail and carrier options.
A listing of showings across venues including Stroker Ace Twilight Zone WarGames Octopussy Staying Alive Snow White Return of the Jedi Trading Places with times from early afternoon to late evening. The schedule features multiple crews and rating notes for campus and theater halls.
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