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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1982
Page
3
Republican controlled Senate committees approve 29.5 billion in reductions over three years. A cap on cost of living increases for 3 million federal retirees is set with 4 percent annual bumps for 1.7 million retired civil service workers through 1985. Other items include legal actions and local government notes.
More than 20 residents attended the Tipton City Council meeting on Monday to hear decisions on beer permit applications connected to the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa event scheduled for July 30 in Tipton.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library board of trustees unanimously approved plans for the proposed new library. The board then transfers construction administration to the Metropolitan Cedar Rapids Library Foundation. Cedar Rapids, page 10A.
Richard McElheny director general for the U S and Foreign Commercial Service argues long term recovery requires a national export policy. He spoke during two sessions of this week’s Midwestern Governors Conference in Des Moines and urged action with strong conviction.
Iowa football fans can watch their Hawkeyes on a delayed basis this fall. The article notes late viewing options and directs readers to sports coverage on page 1B.
The Cedar Rapids plant will lay off 150 workers with 235 surplus positions announced. Company expects 85 workers to transfer within Rockwell-Collins, shifts end July 30, marking the largest layoff since July of last year.
David Hughes of National Oats Co reports popcorn plantings up substantially over last year and a good crop so far, easing the earlier shortage. Farm News notes the improving supply on page 8B.
The fourth day of The Other Great Iowa Ride from Fayette to Decorah featured ideal weather and scenery. Riders paused at Spillville to view the Bily Bros. Clock Museum and considered a Minnesota leg while many aided a neighbor with a flat tire in Ossian. Local residents and merchants aided cyclists, with riders like Manny Asgharnejad praising Iowa scenery and camaraderie as the group heads toward Wartburg College in Waverly.
Iowa Governor Robert Ray and nine other Midwest leaders were briefed by Richard Williams on New Federalism as states would assume AFDC responsibilities while the federal government funds Medicaid. Williams said states may set eligibility with federal guidelines, and benefits cannot fall below current levels, addressing fears of welfare flight. He urged governors to pressure Congress to pass budget reconciliation.
April Wine’s July 31 show at the Five Seasons Center is delayed to September or October as the band shifts to video work and postpones its tour. Ticket holders with the $15 package can use it for the Kansas concert on Aug 1 and Blondie on Aug 5. Individual April Wine tickets may be redeemed for Blondie or kept for rescheduling.
A man cannot be a true gentleman in manner until he is a true gentleman at heart. Charles Dickens, 19th century English novelist, is cited.
Ames Iowa IDOT failed to approve a plan allowing 65 foot twin trailer trucks on selected narrower highways. The commission vote was 3 to 3 with Van Horn absent. staff recommendations to publish a route map and expand on 24 foot wide primary highways were not adopted this time.
A 27 year old Eldora farmer paid up to 7500 dollars to a psychic after losing his girlfriend. He followed bizarre rites including washing with a tomato and sleeping with a shoe under his pillow to rid his body of evil spirits. Police say no charges yet. investigation ongoing and names withheld. The Polk County attorney notes no violation proven to date.
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