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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1983
Page
3
Cox Cable representatives asked the Marion City Council to reverse the $1.25 basic service increase to harmonize fees across Marion and Cedar Rapids. The appeal was presented as a move toward uniform pricing for the two areas.
Two sides meet today to discuss a solution to a dispute from Jackson Elementary School. Reports say some students allege the bus driver used a rude oath last week. Metro Iowa page 4A.
The College Community School District approved a sub district representation plan aiming to balance population. The plan advances to a public vote. Metro Iowa page 4A.
Gilson Yami Marie Gilson is released from Johnson County Jail after a judge ruled confinement served no purpose. She is the mother of Bobbi Jo Kirkwood, the child found on an Iowa City church steps last summer. Gilson had been jailed on probation violations.
A Des Moines group offers a tract east of the Capitol for a new museum while Glenn Brockett of the Capitol Planning Commission urges colleagues to reject the offer and favor building the museum south of the Capitol.
Kansas City Royals owner Ewing Kauffman sells 49 percent of his team to Memphis real estate developer for 12 million dollars. Kauffman calls it the happiest day of his life and the deal is disclosed on page 1B.
Wrestler Eddie Banach and distance runner Nan Doak received the new Southland Olympia Award on Tuesday for their achievements in Olympic sports. The honor recognizes contributions across 31 summer and winter disciplines and highlights Iowa athletics.
All Iowa congressmen backed the House move to repeal withholding of tax on interest and dividends amid Senate bill considerations. Judge L Vern Robinson denied a state request to dismiss Asa Black’s civil suit against the University of Iowa alleging he was unfairly passed over for tenure.
The board chairman told stockholders on Tuesday the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. will seek new ways to hold down costs and plans to become a total energy company as part of a broader strategy. Other notes include administrative updates and continued focus on efficiency.
Northwestern Bell officials announced a new three state billing office will be established in Cedar Rapids to handle telephone leasing and sales for American Bell, a subsidiary formed during the AT&T breakup. Also: Iowa breeders benefit from a parimutuel betting bill, while farmers face continued credit troubles.
Judy and Chip Lingo recount a February Acapulco sailing trip that went deadly rough off the Mexican coast. A sick captain, 14-foot waves, and a near capsize left Judy terrified and paralyzed briefly by a mast impact. They endured days at sea before reaching Manzanillo and returning home.
Firefighters fought a house fire five miles south of Tipton Monday night and again at 3 a.m. when the blaze rekindled, collapsing the roof and destroying the structure. Lori Wendt occupied the home, owned by Minnie Sharpless, with personal possessions lost. State investigator could not immediately determine the cause.
NTSB report finds the November explosion near Hudson Iowa could have been prevented if workers and company staff had known the pipeline depth varied abruptly. A 20 inch natural gas line was struck in a second trench 30 feet east of the original crossing, at 3 feet depth instead of 8. Deadly blast followed.
Senate disclosure reveals Jepsen of Iowa earned 37100 from 29 speeches in 1982 while Grassley grossed 22293 from speeches. Jepsen listed many sponsors across states and nations, plus 200 for election-night commentary and transportation reimbursements. Grassley spoke 19 times with fees up to 2000, and his wife earned over 1000 for a Taiwan YWCA speech. No transportation gifts reported.
Linn County will present its bridge improvement program to the public and county supervisors at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Administrative Office Building at 930 First St. SW. The Gazette previously gave an incorrect location for Sunday's It's Your Business column.
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