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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1982
Page
3
The Supreme Court cannot locate five movies and four magazines sent to justices earlier this year raising concern over an Idaho obscenity prosecution. The missing materials threaten the case and prompt questions about court handling.
Charles Schulte of Waterloo pleaded guilty to three felonies related to the kidnapping of an Oelwein girl at gunpoint in April. The 26-year-old faces at least five years in prison for third degree kidnapping going armed with intent and assault while participating in a felony.
Tex a rare human attached whooping crane at Baraboo’s International Crane Foundation birthed her first chick after six weeks of a mating dance with George Archibald. The 5-inch chick Gee Whiz hatched Tuesday night and is reported in good shape, as Tex’s unique bond with humans continues to draw attention and raise hope for the endangered species.
Bettendorf City Council defeated a resolution calling for a U S S R U S nuclear weapons freeze. The 3-1 vote had AldermanWilliam Forbes as the sole yes votes with two abstentions. Forbes warned of Rock Island Arsenal destruction in a 20 megaton scenario. Mayor Glynn urged vigilance over the Soviet threat.
Jose Higueras of Spain defeats Jimmy Connors in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-2 at the French Open. The upset ends Connors bid for the missing Grand Slam title and leaves the last American eliminated from the draw.
Officials of Iowa Manufacturing Co. say 190 workers will be laid off for one week beginning next week, leaving about 40 employees still on the job. The announcement appears on page 40 under Money.
Wayne Cryis returned home Wednesday after spending over a month in jail for refusing to name the person who aided removing 31,000 bushels of soybeans from a grain elevator facing bankruptcy. He said the act was worth the jail time.
Iowa's May receipts rose led by corporate withholding up 33 percent from last year, with corporations paying 37.5 million. Total year to date corporate taxes reach 156.7 million, while sales tax fell 3 million year over year to 62.8 million. Personal income taxes remain the largest revenue source, up 8.4 percent for the nine months.
City officials announce an informational meeting at 7 30 tonight in City Hall to explain a six week study at the Water Pollution Control plant 7525 Bertram Road SE and identify odor causes. Brown and Caldwell and TRC Environmental Consultants will work for 125 000 to 150 000 dollars with federal state and city funding.
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