19 May 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1981
Page
1
Mike Chapman previews pro wrestling and notes a major star visiting Cedar Rapids Wednesday. The column teases insights into the sport and its rising names as readers anticipate the event and its implications in wrestling culture.
An advisory line suggests balancing finances by rotating creditors to manage debt and liquidity. No further context or details are provided.
In South Armagh near Camlough an IRA bomb using 1000 pounds of explosives in milk churns blew a British Saracen carrier off a road killing five soldiers. The attack coincides with Raymond McCreesh nearing death on a 59 day hunger strike. IRA and Sinn Fein claim responsibility.
A battle forms in the Iowa House over a plan to tax diesel used by railroads, starting at 3 cents and rising to 12 cents per gallon. Supporters say it could spur private investment in rail infrastructure, while opponents warn of consumer and shipper costs and state involvement in private business.
Iowa industries generate 16.3 billion pounds of hazardous waste yearly with 93 percent from the northeast and southeast. Most waste is treated at its origin. only 104 million pounds require disposal. About 70 percent of disposal occurs outside Iowa and Merkley notes a 1000 fold drop in disposal versus generation.
Autopsy finds 14 year old David Bicket died from a cardiac rhythm disturbance possibly linked to a bicuspid aortic valve. Linn County medical examiner Dr Percy Harris notes this congenital condition or past infection could cause sudden death. Family addresses listed. location McKinley Junior High School track and date Monday afternoon.
The 50 foot Happy Chef statue once in Cedar Rapids will be reborn as a surly umpire atop Ryan ballpark after residents and officials offered varied fates. Residents lined up with odd ideas while Pat McElliott reported growing interest following a May 7 Gazette story.
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