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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1982
Page
18
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A retired Philippine judge credits the Great American Smokeout with quitting after 24 hours. Abby responds, inviting more quitters to share stories. A secretary protests National Secretaries Week as a commercial gimmick, while another secretary praises recognition, and Abby promotes a wedding booklet offer.
City calendar lists meetings for the Cedar Rapids City Council Electrical Board and Zoning Commission with sessions at City Hall. Linn Supervisors hold a weekly meeting including a public hearing on Troy Mills block grant and swimming pool regulations. Susan Randall performs at 8 p.m. in Clapp Recital Hall University of Iowa. Exhibition of 19th century American West works runs at Museum of Art through Aug 1 with gallery hours Tue-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5.
In a tight referendum voters defeated a plan to ease immigration rules by 690 339 to 680 432 and approved a tougher penal code allowing prosecutions for suspected precrime activity. The result follows a right wing push amid youth riots in 1980 81 and reflects concerns over foreign influence. Switzerland hosts about 910 000 resident aliens and 110 000 seasonal workers.
In 1981 Texas drilled 25,002 wells and Oklahoma 11,699, the nation’s top totals. A separate record was set for wells drilled below 15,000 feet as drillers push deeper. Gary Schooler of Drilling Specialties notes fluids additives become crucial for efficiency.
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