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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1982
Page
3
The roundup cites Thatcher’s Falklands stance after a White House meeting with Reagan and Bignone’s Argentine transition plan amid the Falklands defeat. It also covers Iowa liquor monopoly debate with potential $55 million revenue impact and moves toward private licensing.
In Keota, the 10th annual Iowa Cow Chip Throw drew youngsters and seniors for a fun contest started in 1973. Joffrey II Dancers showcased while winners across six divisions, including Keota racers and Iowa City teams, were announced with playful notes on chips, weights, and beaver Oklahoma origin.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will study how often the insanity defense has been used successfully in the state following John Hinckley Jr.'s acquittal by a federal court. He expects a 10 day report that could prompt changes to state law.
Douglas Reed, 37, of 1314 Fifth Ave., died at St. Luke's Hospital after a Tuesday gunshot wound to the upper torso from a .44 caliber handgun. Dr. David Kresnicka, Linn County medical examiner, said the wound was apparently inflicted earlier in the afternoon.
About 2,200 Iowa residents expecting federal refunds found withholdings totaling nearly $2 million during January and February under a federal offset program. Iowa also recouped $426,000 from state refunds for 3,887 parents, part of a continuing effort now in its second year.
Tex the whooping crane, famous for mating with a human and giving birth, was mauled by a raccoon at the International Crane Foundation. The raccoon climbed to Tex's pen and chewed through flight netting to enter. Tex's chick Gee Whiz, born June 1, is expected to continue her mother's genetic line under ICF oversight.
A federal grand jury indicted Gregory Alan Mohr, former Citizens State Bank vice president, on seven counts including five embezzlement charges for loans totaling 290 932 dollars issued between December 1980 and January 1981. Co-defendant Jimmie Lee Miller is named in three embezzlement counts. The pair face court appearances by June 30.
The government ends its prohibition on producing color television sets for home and theater use, allowing manufacturers to resume production and retailers to resume sales.
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