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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1982
Page
6
Nicaragua calls for a United Nations Security Council special session to address what it terms the growing danger in Central America from a possible large scale U S military intervention, urging international action and regional stability.
Des Moines contractor Glenn Herrick died last June leaving 5 million dollars to the state with the condition it be used for public improvements of statewide importance. The proposed use highlights preserving Iowa heritage by restoring the Capitol building. The note appears among opinion items on page 6A.
Administration sources say President Reagan, championing large deficits, will back a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. The report appears on page 5A amid coverage of U.S. fiscal policy and political strategy.
Linn County auditor Merle Kopel calls the report on fire damage to voting machines providing dynamite information and backing for the county's recovery claim. Iowa House passes a bill to eliminate wintertime vehicle registrations, moving to Gov. Ray. Mark Zelich stands as a fixture at the Boys' State Basketball Tournament despite living in Wisconsin.
High school girls from across the state were honored Friday as selections to the all-state basketball teams. Sports, page 3B.
No. 2 man Warren J. Hayford, president and chief operating officer of International Harvester, resigned Friday without explanation. Archie McCardell, chairman of the board, will take over Hayford's duties. Money, page 5B.
Iowa Electric officials tell the Iowa Commerce Commission they favor building a new Guthrie County plant rather than purchasing surplus power from others. Commission Chairman Andrew Varley responds that buying external power would be cheaper for customers and in everyone’s best interests. Money, page 5B.
The Soviet Union bought three new Kinze Manufacturing planters. An Omaha bank announced a 6.5 million dollar loan to Russia to buy grain from an Iowa based cooperative.
A federal jury found Procter & Gamble negligent in selling Rely tampons but awarded no damages to 18 year old Deretha Dawn Lampshire of Littleton. The suit seeks 25 million dollars and could influence more than 400 similar cases. The company may appeal.
NAACP President Eugene Chism says Cedar Rapids employers visited by NAACP representatives have admitted hiring problems and agreed to notify of job openings. Some already hired minority workers after discussions. The group monitors compliance with minority set aside programs and may pursue targeted boycotts if progress stalls.
NBC correspondent Jim Cummins warned against simple good guy versus bad guy labels in El Salvador. He cited four factions, noted danger to reporters, and described the complex roles of the military, government under Duarte, centrists, and leftist guerrillas, predicting prolonged fighting without U.S. military involvement. He praised U.S. media coverage.
An unidentified man robbed the South Ottumwa Savings Bank branch at 1 30 p m and fled on foot with under 10000. Police described a 25 year old suspect 5 10 with blond moustache wearing a light blue jacket. FBI courting leads as officers search the wooded area behind the bank. Ironically two off duty officers deposited a check moments later.
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