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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1985
Page
3
Coe College Alumni Association presents 1985 Alumni Awards of Merit at Alumni Day banquet to a prominent gynecologist a retired FDA chemist and a longtime Amana educational administrator. Cedar Rapids page 4A.
Illinois State University professor Paul Anderson unveils the Multi-Digit Test, a computer-scored exam with up to 999 possible answers per question. Students locate the correct option by number on a single list, aiming to test recall over recognition and reduce guessing. The format is being used across several departments and drew mixed reactions from students.
Space physics pioneer James Van Allen of the University of Iowa spoke at a preview of the planned hands on science museum. He urged bringing science into daily life and called the project a great undertaking while Junior League members chaired the event and younger helpers demonstrated a 10 watt lightbulb generator.
A 28-year-old Cedar Rapids man Brad A. Beasmore died early Sunday as a passenger in a one car crash on the I 380 northbound ramp near First Street NE. Driver Douglas S. Coleman 28 is in serious condition at St Luke s Hospital with multiple injuries. The pair were not wearing seat belts.
Judge James Bauch ruled Edward Joseph Woods, 36, competent to stand trial on second degree kidnapping and terrorism charges in Buchanan County. Trial set for today at 1 30 p m. Woods allegedly abducted two acquaintances at gunpoint Jan 30 south of Quasqueton and later released them. Experts differed on competency with one psychologist saying Woods cannot assist his defense, others saying he can. Woods was arrested Feb 7 in Missouri after a standoff. weapons were seized. Terrorism carries up to five years and a $1000 fine. kidnapping up to 25 years.
The Metro-Iowa cover headline misstated equipment from the University of Iowa used to explore Halley's comet. The accompanying article explained the U I's role in an experiment with the Comet Giacobini Zinner and a clarification will follow in this space.
Fear of anti apartheid protests led South Africa to pull Andrea Stelzer from the Miss Universe Pageant in Miami. City official Cesar Odio cited security concerns though he said no threats were made. The coalition opposing apartheid had threatened demonstrations if Stelzer attended.
On this date in 1861 North Carolina chose secession from the Union. The Confederate capital shifted from Montgomery Alabama to Richmond Virginia.
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