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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1985
Page
3
Train boosters and residents refurbished the Amtrak station in Osceola with potted plants and a new paint job. The update reflects local pride and improves curb appeal at the main Illinois intercity rail stop.
Sage pleaded not guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to 21 counts alleging he headed the Sage Organization that imported heroin from Nepal and distributed it in multiple states and countries. The 29 count federal indictment covers transactions from 1983 to 1985 with a $50,000 Minnesota bond and July 8 trial date set for Sage and co defendants.
A Linn County prosecutor prepared to file involuntary manslaughter and drunk driving charges today against Douglas S. Coleman 28 of Center Street NE after a fatal crash on a northbound I 380 on ramp near First Street NE. Passenger Brad A. Beasmore 28 of Lorcardo Drive NE died. Coleman was hospitalized in fair condition with multiple injuries.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Company. It is published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Postage paid at Cedar Rapids, subscription rates listed for carrier and mail, and AP use rights noted. Address changes go to The Gazette Company, P.O. Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406.
United Airlines suspended Cedar Rapids service as pilots walkout enters day five. Only one round trip remains between Des Moines and Chicago while negotiators and a federal mediator work toward settlement. FAA reports interference incidents as the strike affects about 200 flights daily.
Linn County will send out special notices to collect overdue taxes on up to 25 properties owned in 1983 by the federal Farmers Home Administration. Assistant county attorney Jane Spande said current owners face 1983 taxes after omitted assessment notices.
Correction note says Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jennings observe their 40th anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at their Springville home. The Gazette will publish corrections for any inaccuracies in reports and headlines, with complaints addressed by phone at 398 8313.
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