19 May 1985
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1985
Page
1
A Washington Post ABC News poll shows about 30 million taxpayers unhappy with IRS handling of income tax returns. Discontent ishighest in the East with 30 percent critical due to processing delays and errors, and 41 percent of filers reported not receiving refunds between May 9 and May 13.
Fire disasters span 100000 acres across Florida with 2 deaths and mass evacuations. Gov. Graham declares state of emergency and mobilizes National Guard as lines fail and homes burn, notably 150+ houses in Palm Coast area and widespread outages.
A Los Angeles Times piece describes how an experienced teacher shifts praise from touching to verbal encouragement, promoting autonomy. It details a 5-year-old child’s frightened approach to her parents at night, highlighting concerns about adult child interactions in nursery settings.
A 120-foot chimney under demolition in Grand Rapids fell the wrong way Friday, punching a five story hole in a nearby renovated building. Fryling Construction Co. spokesman Michael McDaniels estimated damage up to $100,000 and noted insurance coverage.
In Beirut and Sidon the Lebanese Forces halted links with Israel as clashes continued between Christian and Muslim factions. Four people were killed in sectarian shelling and fighting across the capital, with renewed violence along the Green Line after Elie Hobeika’s move to withdraw forces.
A humorous note defines food archaeology as the study and identification of all leftovers in the refrigerator. The piece playfully credits the concept to a broad copyright context.
At the Linn County Tax Sale 41 properties went to auction at the County Administrative Office Building. Sharon Spooner and her husband hoped to buy a three bedroom house at 1008 Second Street SE but Ollie Henderson bought it for 2700 dollars to later transfer to the Spooners pending County Board approval. Only 2760.86 dollars in taxes owed, bid seen as likely to pass. Sharon says they needed a starter home and now have one.
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