Cedar Rapids police seize record amount of marijuana from storage
Federal state and local officers move over a ton of marijuana confiscated in April from Cedar Rapids to a waiting truck for incineration out of state. DEA agent Romain Thornton confirms the Colombian cannabis valued at more than 1.6 million and four men were arrested in Johnson and Linn counties on federal charges with cases pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Romain Thornton
Des Moines
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Johnson
Iowa
Linn
Thornton
Israel Attacks Iraqi Nuclear Reactor Ossirak
The Baghdad Osiris reactor raid draws international condemnation. Nine Israeli planes attacked the French-built facility, which Israel says would have been dangerous if allowed to operate. U S intelligence confirms the reactor was destroyed. Cairo calls the act a crime and warns of escalating Middle East tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraqi Revolutionary Command Council
Baghdad
London
U.S
Washington
Cairo
Egypt
Kamal Hassan Ali
Middle East
Israel
Ossirak
France
Italy
Iraq
Seyne-sur-Mer
Toulon
Israel Attacks Iraqi Reactor Claim and Timeline Cited
Iraqi claim cites Israeli involvement in bombing plan while Iran’s early strike targeted the reactor. French and Italian scientists were evacuated. Saddam Hussein links reactor to Israel’s security and possible July or September 1981 activation. Israeli statement says bombs comparable to Hiroshima era weapons and no foreign casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
Sadaam Hussein
Hussein
Israel
United States
Hiroshima
Baghdad
Storms cause damage across south central Iowa by Osceola
Severe weather carved a path through Osceola and surrounding towns with a tornado and 70 mph winds destroying 8 to 10 buildings and damaging a furniture shop. Osceola Municipal Airport was hit while crews searched for touchdown witnesses. High water closed Highway 104 in Woodburn as 4.80 inches of rain fell in Osceola. No serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Osceola
Des Moines
Jack Crandall
State Office of Disaster Services
Woodburn
National Weather Service
Clarke County
Wayne County
Iowa Highway Patrol
Howard Hays
Corydon
Sewall
Wayne County Sheriff's Department
Clio
Seymour
Madison County
Winterset
Creston
Afton
Cedar Rapids
Swan eggs incubated after vandals kill two swans at Cedar Memorial
Cedar Memorial Cemetery mourns two swans Guinevere and Lancelot killed by stones between Friday night and Saturday dawn. Eggs from Guinevere incubated at Linn Animal Hospital for 28 days. a $600 reward, with Lewellen Florists adding $100, seeks tips leading to arrest and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinevere
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Lancelot
David Brownworth
Cedar Memorial
Brownworth
Linn
Marion Blvd
Marion
Lewellen Florists
Pharmacists reject doctor designation at Iowa convention
The Iowa Pharmacists Association rejected endorsing P.D. or doctor designation, preferring a single nationwide pharmacist label. Landon Larsh cited state and national debate, noting many wary older pharmacists and limited addiction data. A task force will help impaired pharmacists, while the group opposed mandatory drug expiration dates to prevent stockpiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Pharmacists Association
Cedar Rapids
Landon Larsh
Swisher
Iowa
Larsh
Iowa Association
American Pharmaceutical Association
National Association
State Board of Pharmacists
Home Town Day in Clarence Planned for June 27
Clarence hosts its annual Home Town Day sponsored by the Clarence Commercial Club with help from the American Legion auxiliary Lions Club Park Boosters senior citizens faycettes 4 H clubs and scouting groups. Activities begin 7 a.m. with a beer show and 10 a.m. country store baked goods produce crafts. Children’s games a pedal pull and lunch on site are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Clarence Commercial Club
The
American Legion
Lions Club
Park Boosters
Senior Citizens
WGY in Schenectady Starts TV Schedule Three Times Weekly
On this date in 1928 the New York station WGY began a regular television schedule in Schenectady, airing programs three times a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady, N.Y
WGY
NRC Denies GPU Damages Claim Over Three Mile Island
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission rejected General Public Utility and Met Ed's $4 billion damage claim tied to the 1979 Three Mile Island accident. In a 4 to 0 vote after a closed session, NRC officials said no liability for negligence was found and timing details would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Three Mile Island
General Public Utility
Metropolitan Edison
Joseph Hendrie
Commission
General Counsel
NRC
Met Ed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gazette Wire Services
Pharmacists
la Aee
Ee Quality Paints
Fifth Ave
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
GPU
Hach Bros. CO. Inc
First Street
Sane Agri Supply
Happy Jack. Inc
Snow Hill WC
Christian Science Reading
Second Street
Iowa- Illinois
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!