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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1982
Page
3
Pennsylvania congressman Rep James Coyne hires Pac Man arcade games to lure donors to a Capitol Hill Club fundraiser at $200 per person. The push uses the video game’s money-gobbling name to attract contributors for a political event.
The real issue is whether nations may use armed force to seize disputed territory, not gained control or local claims. The piece notes the conflict frames a global test, with implications beyond Argentina and Britain.
The 14th annual Metro Baseball Tournament begins Thursday featuring eight Cedar Rapids area high schools. Coaches complain about limited practice time and weather could shorten the window further as the prep baseball season starts.
Bohemian Savings and Loan announces on Tuesday the appointment of Charles E Burd as president and chief executive officer. Burd previously served as senior vice president at a different savings and loan association. Money. page 5B.
The American Agriculture Movement reaffirmed support for the farm crisis bill Tuesday. National director David Senter urged dropping paid land diversion in exchange for higher loan rates. Farm News page 8B.
Former Des Moines stockbroker Gary Lewellyn pleaded innocent in Cedar Rapids federal court to eight charges tied to an alleged 13.5 million embezzlement from Humboldt’s First National Bank. Trial set for July 19. bond at 500000. Lewellyn filed bankruptcy listing 42 million in debts and 58 million in assets.
Cedar Rapids and Linn County agencies have disas ter plans and a framework to handle chemical spills. Fire Chief Edsel McMickle describes a patrol procedure with evacuations downwind and spill containment, backed by three special chemical suits and breathing gear. Sheriff’s Rescue Sgt. Ted Beuter notes life‑threatening evacuations as priorities with a mobile rescue van ready. Officials emphasize identifying the chemical, notifying civil defense and health authorities, and using radio, TV, and helicopters for alerts. Local drills test communication among agencies to ensure coordinated response.
At 16 Jonnie Richardson climbed into a big bed in a remote Laurel Springs shack and never rose again after 1932. Now 66, he remains bedbound, saying he has not sat up since 1942 and not rolled over since 1960. His sister and locals recall his illness and a life supported by a makeshift medical rig. Local officials note his daily bedbound routine and ongoing care via hoses and bags, with Social Security funds keeping him barely afloat.
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