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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1986
Page
2
Gov. Terry Branstad tells reporters he remains a "tough guy" despite a weak state poll as he campaigns for another term. The remark comes amid a slate of Iowa news and national coverage.
A mountain lion that mauled 5 year old Laura Small in Ronald W Caspers Wilderness Park was tracked by hunters, tranquilized, then shot and killed as it fled. Laura remained in serious but stable condition at Mission Community Hospital. The park was cleared of campers during the hunt.
Winneshiek County investigators and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation seek to identify a decomposed male body found Sunday between two round hay bales in a pole shed near Decorah. The victim is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with dark brown hair and dental work. Anyone with information should call the Winneshiek County Sheriff at 382 4268.
A unidentified man in Muskegon drew hundreds to a downtown intersection as he handed out cash and paid diners tabs, snarling traffic for 45 minutes. Police speculated it was a radio promotion while the man refused to identify himself and later canceled plans, leaving officials unsure of his intent.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its publishing address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail including Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues and 52 week prices. It notes AP news dispatches are exclusive locally and provides postmaster address for changes.
The over-the-counter drug industry boosted the reward fund to $900,000 after tainted Contac Dietac and Teldrin recalls linked to rat poison. A caller claiming to be the tamperer told a TV producer the money was not enough as authorities and the FDA continued investigations across Houston Orlando and Philadelphia.
Brian Neitzel, 15, prime suspect in the murder of Judy Neitzel, 38, was brought back from Minnesota to Iowa after a car crash involving the Neitzel family vehicle. Judy was shot twice in the head in the Tama County residence garage, and her husband found the body.
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services are at 7 8:30 and 11 a.m. Times were reported incorrectly in Saturday's Gazette. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and clarity and publish corrections. Phone 398 8313.
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