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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1982
Page
17
The expert notes thefts arise from carelessness and purse thefts are common, with women pushing shopping carts most at risk. Many victims discover the loss at checkout and some carry card numbers on the back of cards, increasing risk.
A Cedar Rapids police detective warns spur of the moment thefts stem from open opportunities such as purses left in carts or wallets on beach blankets. Victims may retrieve wallets but lose money and bank cards used within hours, sometimes totaling hundreds of dollars, due to careless security.
A Cedar Rapids police note cites Captain Charles Jelinek in a brief, nonpublic record about departmental matters. The document references routine police work without detailing specific cases or actions.
A passenger recalls a famous daytime soap star on an American Airlines flight. Women scream upon seeing him while men remain largely unaware, highlighting how celebrity derives from external reaction rather than self-perceived status. The piece muses on celebrity as an external commodity.
Job Services of Iowa reports a tight market for summer work as most openings are filled except detasseling, Rent-a-Kid and a few CETA posts. Adults and laid-off workers compete with youths, with employers preferring experienced adult help. Local cities Cedar Rapids and Marion filled positions. Marion hired nearly 50, Cedar Rapids 38 plus 33 seasonals for golf courses.
Across the United States summer employment prospects for high school and college students are bleak as government cuts and recession pressure hit hiring. The AP survey finds few openings, with strong demand at beaches, camps, fast food, and limited opportunities in Oklahoma and New England. Lifeguards remain in demand.
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