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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1985
Page
3
A Tama County man is involved in an Iowa Court of Appeals ruling that a nunchakus, a weapon of two sticks linked by a chain, is dangerous under state law even if the owner lacks training. The decision was reported in Iowa page 4A.
Gov. Branstad signs a park and recreation funding bill requiring vehicle stickers for state parks, exempting welfare seniors and the disabled, with $900,000 yearly for park upgrades. He vetoes a $22.7 million regents bonding plan, drug substitution, and juvenile justice changes, citing debt, safety, and court workload concerns. He also signs measures on energy conservation pilot programs, hazardous waste facilities, and agricultural promotions.
Two Cedar Rapids officers Douglas Fuller and Don Rosdail appealed their demotions from detectives to patrol officers to the city Civil Service Commission. Their lawyers argue the action was unwarranted for off duty conduct after an internal probe into drinking at a Newton motel bar following testifying in a murder trial. The hearing date is to be set and the case hinges on on and off duty conduct and state civil service rules.
Emma Scorpis learned the $4000 electric bill for a vacant Marion house was a meter reading error. Iowa Electric Light and Power Co spokesperson Dundeana Langer said the matter is resolved and Scorpis owes nothing for last month’s service. The meter was reread Tuesday after Scorpis recently sold the three bedroom Marion home.
Teleconnect Inc will formally announce a new manufacturing operation for telephones in Cedar Rapids creating a second shift at Clyde Industries and new jobs for both firms. Teleconnect has grown rapidly since 1979 and Clyde expects an expanding backlog and facility.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions: carrier 2.25 weekly. by mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 10.40 for four weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks. Areas without Gazette carrier service do not accept mail subscriptions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news. Postmaster: send address changes to The Gazette Company P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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