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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1983
Page
3
A 500000 plus bequest to the city of Anamosa, described as a once in a lifetime opportunity by Mayor Alan Schnieder, comes from the estate of Roy C. Lawrence who died owning more than 1 million in value. The gift benefits the city, Anamosa Historical Society, and others including Lawrence’s two cats.
In Managua Nicaragua priests refused to celebrate Mass on All Souls Day to protest the deportation of two clergy, accusing the government of harassing the Roman Catholic Church. The drive follows tensions with authorities and reflects a broader clash between church and state.
The Managing Money column explains how selling a home can trigger taxes but tax laws favor home ownership and ease the tax burden. Money, page 7C.
Iowa Commerce Commission spokesmen said Wednesday they are weighing a per minute fee on long distance calls routed through AT&T competitors. The aim is to replace funds local telephone companies will lose after the breakup of AT&T.
Rath Packing would refocus from nationwide distribution to a regional meatpacker if its reorganization plan is approved, said Charles Swisher, chairman of Rath’s board. Farm page 100.
Former Mideast envoy Philip Habib says managing relations with the Soviet Union is essential to achieving peace as negotiations must occur nearly every day. He spoke Wednesday in West Branch East Iowa.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District defends its 6 by 8 foot time-out rooms as playhouses used sparingly in behavior issues. Courts are reviewing a suit by Carolyn Cowen over her son David Jansen being placed in a time-out room at Van Buren Elementary.
The Gazette Scramble contest reports 130214 entries as of November 1 with a daily $50 prize. Winners include Judi Mahan nah of 624 Old Marion Road NE and Mary Foley of 184 Kohawk St. SW, both excited by their winnings. The contest began October 1 and ends November 25, with a $500 grand prize on November 30.
The Gazette established 1883 at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 publishes daily and Sunday editions. Subscription options include carrier 2.25 per week and mail Morning Editions and Sunday. Rates shown for 4 weeks 10.40 and 52 weeks 110.00 within the U.S. Territories 140.00. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and dispatches.
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