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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1983
Page
15
Governor Branstad discussed campaign colors for 1985 license plates and expressed surprise at the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department's liquor store sales offering a Black Velvet discount. He urged a citizens panel to study the liquor system and signaled possible veto or special session over unemployment compensation funding.
Chapman notes St Patrick’s Day as Irish leaning and cites census data showing Afro-Americans as 11.13 percent with 20,964,729 people. The list then covers French, Italians, Russians, Norwegians, Czechs and others with state concentrations and county tallies. Major groups include English and German each around 49 million. Italian 12.18 million. Irish 40.17 million. Scots 10.05 million. Polish 8.23 million.
At the three day economic conference, officials outline plans to deploy the first of 572 American cruise and Pershing 2 missiles before year’s end, marking a notable shift in alliance strategy and signaling heightened deterrence.
The report describes ongoing disputes in Lebanon and Syria over PLO mutiny support amid cease fire tensions. It notes Arafat considering moving headquarters to Tripoli, with rebels claiming hundreds of fighters in Lebanon and Damascus joining the mutiny. Reagan cites convergence on economic policy and no winners in the summit. Kohl seeks Reagan consent for East West talks during Moscow visit.
A dispute over a stricter dress code for Iowa correctional officers drags negotiations to Friday. AFSCME leaders and state corrections officials met in Des Moines to discuss beard rules and collar-length hair with bargaining to resolve concerns and a June 8 implementation delay. More than 150 grievances were filed in protest.
Independence workers face an abrupt shutdown at Cudahy Specialty Foods as 30 to 35 meat plant workers are laid off. Union official says a notice posted Tuesday confirms Friday closure, with others released through Friday. Previously, the West Union plant closed May 25 affecting 18 or 19 Independence employees.
Mudslides moving into the area Tuesday slow snowmelt but may complicate flood control efforts. Farmington area slide stabilized overnight then moved again early Tuesday, breaching a sandbag barrier and striking a home. State geologist warns of dire consequences as moisture increases. Fairview Canyon mudslide blocks a creek, prompting evacuations and a return-by-notice warning for residents.
Britain's press speculates on a possible official pregnancy announcement for Princess Diana after sightings at Windsor Castle and a reported stomach bulge. Buckingham Palace denies pregnancy while reports quote a detective about morning sickness and note Charles’s wish for three children by age 40 as Prince William nears his first birthday.
Calm conditions drop night temperatures with a low of 44 and a high near 74 a year ago. The extended forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Friday to Sunday with highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Tropically active systems bring showers and thunderstorms across the East and Southeast, with two tornadoes reported near South Florida airports and several stations setting record lows or highs.
The body of 5 year old Bill G. Gee II remained unfound after a river search by the Waterloo Fire Department. He was last seen at 12 25 p.m. Monday near the Cedar River and presumed drowned. The operation followed by two boats near 11th and 18th street bridges and will resume.
ABC News is close to signing four year contracts with NBC top investigators Brian Ross and Ira Silverman after their 60 day NBC hiatus ends May 15. The on camera reporter and producer have a history as a reporting team credited for Abscam and cocaine abuse probes at NBC.
Bridgehampton, N Y AP Writer John Knowles, 56, critically injured in a Sunday night crash, told police he had been drinking at Bobby Van's Restaurant and consumed six to eight bourbons. He is in critical but stable condition at Southampton Hospital and received a desk appearance ticket on a drunk driving charge.
Beach Boys may perform on the beach in Atlantic City on the Fourth of July after Interior Secretary Watt criticized their Capital Hill event. Caesars Boardwalk Regency spokesman Dennis Gorski said the free concert could be sponsored if details are worked out. The Watt incident reportedly cleared the way for the engagement.
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