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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1982
Page
2
Iowa State University entomologist Harold Stockdale cautions that spring and summer mosquito populations may swell where standing water accumulates from recent rains. He notes water triggers hatching of last year's eggs and explains females lay many eggs requiring a blood meal, with a 15 day-old mosquito considered old.
British jet fighters attacked the airstrip at Stanley, Falklands, as U N peace talks stalled. The Soviet Union called Britain’s war zone unlawful and warned of its stance with Argentina. Argentina claimed jets were driven off Stanley and reported loss of radio contact with Isla de Los Estados amid ongoing searches.
In a statewide vote among about 6 000 workers AFSCME lost 2 257 to 2 190 with 15 contested ballots. Outcome margin 67 votes short of the 2 232 needed. AFSCME Iowa Council 61 pursued organizing across scattered state clerical staff.
Federal Judge William Bryantdismissed all charges against former Rep Richard Kelly of Iowa, ruling he was entrapped in the Abscam operation. The ruling voids his 1981 bribery conspiracy conviction and casts doubt on the broader Abscam scandal central to congressional corruption cases.
President Reagan disclosed gifts totaling between 31,314 and 31,534 from 50 donors in 1981. He did not assign values to six gifts and did not value clothing and jewelry used by his wife or returned to owners. Donors included Frank Sinatra and other public figures.
A reminiscence notes how in earlier times shoppers returned with items after trips. The piece reflects on trade habits and the value of goods in a bygone era.
U.S. producer prices edged up 0.9 percent in April led by food costs, signaling an end to a price slide as inflation still runs low. Energy costs fell sharply, while overall inflation for the first four months stayed around 0.4 percent annually. White House and economists weighed in noting moderation of inflation pressures.
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