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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1985
Page
3
Iowa plans to scrap the 14 year old school aid formula and develop a new plan in coming weeks. The Senate Education Committee will debate it before year end, per Senate Majority Leader Lowell Jenkins.
In central Oklahoma near Bethel Acres a masked intruder grabbed Jacquelyn Roland and held a knife to her throat until her 6-year-old son Jimmy Roland cocked an unloaded public safety item and shouted Let my mommie loose The attacker loosened his grip and fled Authorities say the boy acted bravely and likely saved lives Three men linked to conspiracy to commit burglary were arrested and jailed with related charges The sheriff praised the boy as mature and brave and noted the family has long been trained in handling such items
Iowa ranks low in per capita debt and high in education metrics while GM eyes states with strong schools and low debt for the Saturn plant. Iowa debt at end of 1983 was 204.61 per person, with education spending above the national average and ACT SAT scores leading. GM plans a decision by May 1 on Saturn site.
Iowa House Speaker Don Avenson released preliminary ISU data showing retail sales down about 875 million dollars annually over four years and 5 000 retail and service businesses closing. The report notes job losses in farming related sectors and warns of population loss and bank-held farm land unless credit and farming reentry measures are found.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines home delivery prices for carrier and mail editions. Rates include $2.25 weekly by carrier, $10.40 for 4 weeks, $110.00 for 52 weeks, and $140.00 for 52 weeks to out of state or territory readers.
This Parade feature spotlights top women basketball players nationwide, profiling standout stars, upcoming matches, and the rising talents shaping the sport this season.
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