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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1982
Page
3
A government report ranks common injuries by location and activity. It notes 199 000 injuries from beds and 12 000 from barstools due to differing occupancy, with steps ramps and landings leading for overall injuries. A Boston study links sedatives for CAT scans to adverse reactions, though Cedar Rapids hospitals report careful monitoring.
Clint Eastwood sues the National Enquirer for 10 million dollars alleging a false love triangle involving Eastwood singer Tanya Tucker and actress Sondra Locke. The dispute centers on a People report on page 5A.
The piece argues for a nuclear freeze to urge arms talks but decries the Ground Zero movement as biased and sensational. It says Reagan’s administration resists arms reduction and labels the protest campaign as distortive, calling the situation crummy.
Steven Hall of Weirsdale Florida described his costly tastes and college disillusionment at a Cedar Rapids hearing before U S District Judge Edward McManus. He admitted a four month robbery spree that began October 6 and received a 15 year prison sentence.
The Marion City Council approves a 90 day trial to restore parking on Seventh Avenue downtown despite two members opposing. Gov. Robert Ray rejects Democrats’ push for a special session to remake Iowa sentencing laws and fund a new UI law school building. University of Iowa senior Jim Hallstrom signs with the Green Bay Packers.
The piece notes that while Mother’s Day labels claim American sentiment, foreign flower growers are increasingly selling in the United States. Crop experts advise farmers not to fear nitrogen loss on no-till fields despite recent moisture, pointing to agricultural page coverage.
In Ames, Bruce Russell of the Red Barn Supper Club faced an Iowa Civil Rights Commission hearing over a 4 by 12 foot sign reading Iranians Not Welcome Here. The assistant attorney general argued the sign violated civil rights law, while Russell said it expressed his views on the Tehran hostage crisis and did not target customers.
The National Eye Institute halted further trials after a 10 minute non surgical laser procedure proved highly effective against senile macular degeneration. The argon laser seals abnormal vessels to prevent vision loss costing about 950 per eye. Officials expect to save thousands from blindness and issued a public advisory to seek treatment promptly.
Dominick and Kay Damiano plan to open Dominick's at 415 First St SE, downtown Cedar Rapids, around June 1. The former Mimm's and Spaghetti Market site will seat 300 with 50 in banquet space, offer cocktails, luncheon and dinner menus, and accept major credit cards. Job Service of Iowa will hire about 35 staff.
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