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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1983
Page
5
A newspaper suit seeking the names of Iowa racing commission candidates could delay the start of racing in Iowa. Gov. Terry Branstad voiced disappointment Thursday and warned of potential delays. The item appears on page 12A of State.
The article highlights John McEnroe enactting disputes at Wimbledon while noting wild moments on Thursday. It also reports U.S. carmakers’ 73 percent June mid period sales rise and a stock market dip as investors lock in gains.
From the original members of the group, Bob Shane aged 49 continues with the act as the entertainment section notes on page 1B.
Henry Lee Lucas, 46, a former mental patient and Michigan murder convict, told investigators he killed about 100 women in at least 16 states over eight years. He directed police to two bodies and provided details and sketches as authorities scrutinize the claims.
Iowa can end its budget year with a $972,929 surplus due to an accrual accounting shift for income tax withholding and delayed agency purchases. Acting Comptroller William Krahl notes $45 million in withheld taxes counted now and $5 million from unreceived agency orders, aided by June revenue gains. The move preserves borrowing limits and signals modest revenue improvement for June.
The North Liberty Jaycees and the Cedar Rapids 4-Wheelers host a Sunday mud run at 1 p.m. on Penn Street behind the Home Plate Lounge. Children 12 and under enter free while teens and adults contribute $4. For details contact Doug Foster or Tom Louvar.
The Gazette Company lists subscription prices for Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues at $9.20 for four weeks and $95.00 for 52 weeks. Mail subscriptions are available for other states at $125.00 for 52 weeks, with limited areas served by carrier.
Universal Press Syndicate issued corrections for flag prices listed in the June 13 Mini Page. New rates include 3 x 5 cotton seven dollars sixty two cents, 3 x 5 nylon six dollars eighty six cents, 4 x 6 nylon nine dollars seventy three cents, 5 x 8 cotton sixteen dollars five cents, and 5 x 8 nylon fifteen dollars ninety three cents. Orders go through House members and checks are made to the member.
Two Urbana teens, a 13 year old and a 16 year old, were charged with second degree burglary by the Benton County Sheriff's Department after an early Tuesday burglary at John's Qwik Stop in Urbana. They were released to their parents and most stolen items were recovered.
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