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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1980
Page
1
A Saturday afternoon blaze forced a Cedar Rapids family of six from a southeast side residence. The fire disrupted daily life as investigators began determining a cause and assessing damage to the home and belongings.
Trend from New York state truth in testing law affects ACT programs including in Iowa City. Report Card discusses changes and concerns stemming from the law’s reach into standardized testing practices.
Fayette physician Dr. Marge Claxton, a farm veterinary expert, earns unusual distinction in her field as featured on page 19C.
Eastern Iowa Gazette features garden columnist Dorothy Sapp offering practical tips for planning and starting seedlings this spring. Practical steps, spacing, soil, and sunlight considerations help readers prepare early.
Leslie Lundquist who earned a D D S from the University of Iowa in 1978 laments dentistry as a male oriented profession. The note appears in Working Women page 3F.
Oil heated three bedroom house with bath located two miles from the highway. Available for rent through local listings.
Former President Gerald R Ford announces he will not run for president, saying a candidacy would divide the party as America needs a new president. He contrasts his stance with Sen Bob Dole ending his bid and notes he will support the party nominee with energy.
A McKinley Jr. High class of 220 includes five twin pairs: Patty and Rich Robenhouse, Sandy and Donna Rice, Jill and Julie Caraway, Carlos and Charles Menge, and Matt and Sam Yancy. Researchers note twins occur at about 10 per 1 000 pregnancies.
An outside arbitrator ordered an 8 percent pay hike for 16 city departments represented by Local 620 of the AFSCME. The settlement also directs full family health coverage without a set date and grants seniority based job placement with a trial period.
Washington officials say Americans will feel an immediate impact from new credit controls and higher gasoline prices as part of President Carter's anti inflation strategy. Budget plans and potential Saturday mail changes remain unsettled as officials brace for Congress approval and further statements.
More than 100 surprised motorists were pulled to the curb by police after midnight Friday. Over 30 drivers were ticketed for expired license plates between midnight and 8 am Saturday, with 94 more cited during the day. Cedar Rapids officer John Lalla noted many excuses as he observed the police action at 11:30 am. Sgt. Lyle Covington described the volume from the traffic bureau.
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