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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

17 May 1985

Page 13

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1985

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13

Weather and drought stretch across regions with storms

The extended forecast shows fair Sunday with possible showers Monday and Tuesday. Highs reach the 70s, with lows 45 to 55. Record warmth in the southwest with 98 degrees at Bullhead City and Parker. Texas storms brought hail while the Northeast endures drought with water restrictions in New Jersey and New York City.

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Lottery: No gorilla for Iowa joins Oregon kickoff tale

The piece describes a lavish Oregon lottery kickoff featuring King Kong as a surprise theme praised for publicity and sales. Officials note Iowa plans a similar start between August 15 and 20, with discussion of opening ceremonies and possible governor involvement.

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Portland Blazers Oregon Iowa Florence Ed Stanek Lottery Stanek
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Iowa Lawmakers Split Over Sunday Wine Sales Interpretation

Cavanaugh relies on informal Iowa Attorney General guidance to interpret a liquor bill as banning Sunday wine sales at clubs hotels and other licensed premises. A lobbyist argues the text intends to allow Sunday wine sales, citing a separate provision authorizing wine sales 10 a.m. to midnight. If a formal AG opinion sides with the prohibition, advocates may push legislative changes next session.

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Cavanaugh Iowa Rusty Laird Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributing Association Iowa Licensed Beverage Association Laird Attorney General’s Office
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United pilots threaten strike amid schedule cuts at O Hare

United Airlines faces a union driven standoff as pilots threaten to honor a picket line at Chicago O Hare while the company seeks a two tier pay scale. The ALPA suit accuses United of bad faith bargaining and seeks injunction against replacements.

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Douglas Nolker United Chicago O’hare International O’hare Jewell Joe Hopkins ALPA
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Grassley warns Iowa farmers over worthless checks claim

Senator Grassley criticizes a trust claiming to convert unverified old debt into cash and targeting Iowa farmers. He warns that the checks are worthless and urges caution to avoid immediate credit schemes based on unconfirmed federal claims.

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Iowa Grassley Washington Trust
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Governor signs 130000 county dispute program

Gov. Terry Branstad signed a 130000 program to set up county level dispute resolution. Trained mediators help parties resolve minor disputes out of court, with agreements later enforceable by a court. Cases are referred to mediation by courts, prosecutors, police or other officials.

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Des Moines Terry Branstad
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