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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1983
Page
15
California faults show long quiet periods while the Midwest's New Madrid fault remains a looming threat. Nuttle and Russ say strain energy could trigger a 7.6 quake now or after another century, and a damaging event in the 6.2 range is overdue.
A 4-year-old Des Moines boy, Thomas Carder, drowned at Saylorville Lake Saturday afternoon. He was found after 15 to 30 minutes underwater and pronounced dead at Iowa Methodist Medical Center at 4 44 p m. Life Flight transported him after he was pulled from the water.
A Sherrill man 20 Steven J Oberfoell died in a single vehicle crash on county road C9Y north of Sageville before 2 a m. The car rolled after leaving the road. Oberfoell was thrown and died at Mercy Hospital Dubuque. Passenger Joseph P Oberfoell of Dubuque was treated and released. Neither occupant wore a seat belt.
Extended forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday with fair conditions Thursday and Friday. Highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Extreme highs 109 in Bullhead City and lows 32 in West Yellowstone.
Federal disaster planner Begley notes average 50 year return and 12.6 million residents in seven states could face severe damage in a New Madrid quake. Cities named include St Louis Louisville Memphis Nashville with potential $40 billion losses and widespread economic disruption nationwide. Local locals mock forecasts while New Madrid Weekly Record publisher remains skeptical.
A report says the Vashchenko family and associates near Moscow plan to leave the Soviet Union today. Lydia Vashchenko flew to Vienna then Israel, with Vienna confirming arrival in the Austrian capital on the fifth anniversary of the embassy refuge incident. The Chmykhalovs face visa hurdles without known relatives abroad, while Wayne Leininger notes invitations from abroad for the Chmykhalovs.
In Rome and Poland speculation grows over a possible papal given deal with authorities on Walesa fate. He hints at leadership changes, while Solidarity backers rally and face curbs from a government that disavows negotiation. Protests loom around August anniversaries and weak union power.
Intermittent rain floods rivers and mudslides threaten Grand Mesa as about 1,200 people evacuate Riverside and Rosevale neighborhoods. In nearby areas 300 residents in Connected Lakes were evacuated last week and not allowed to return. Wildlife, rafting incidents, and casino operations affected as authorities warn of continued danger.
Dave Thompson of Wilson Foods in Oklahoma City said the UFWC contacted the firm about ratification. He cited no exact vote but noted the union’s national office said the contract was approved. Benefits include four week vacations, a $200 deductible plan, and pension reductions from $15 to $10 monthly with no back pay.
The Gazette plans a refreshed comic section blending old favorites like Blondie Beetle Bailey and Peanuts with newer strips Marvin Sally Forth Fenton and Bloom County Readers are invited to give feedback as the paper expands the lineup and debuts a redesigned Sunday section in the months ahead
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