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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1982
Page
3
California voters defeat handgun registration referendum as NRA says the vote signals a nationwide repudiation of gun control efforts. Eight states back a grass roots push for a mutual verifiable nuclear weapons freeze between the United States and Soviet Union.
All 15 state and district judges listed on Linn County ballots were approved for another term. Among them is John Liebenmann, 6th Judicial District associate judge, who fended off attacks by groups criticizing his leniency with drunk drivers.
Iowa voters showed no clear mandate for or against parties or policies. The gubernatorial contest reveals ticket-splitting, with voters opposing the overall party line while choosing different candidates on the ballot.
The Churches of Marion Pantry loses its first director after a disagreement on how generously to distribute food. The resignation signals a shift in the benevolent organization’s approach as it reforms its operations.
A third suspect was arrested Wednesday in a multi-county theft ring that has yielded over $50,000 in stolen property. Authorities continue investigations across jurisdictions.
The Gazette provides final results for Tuesday's gubernatorial race, Iowa House and Senate contests, East Iowa county races, U S House contests, and hotel motel tax proposals in four Iowa cities on the Election '82 page 5A.
Loren Gerleman from Calmar, once shunned by college coaches as a prep, is rising in visibility as Iowa football recruiters show renewed interest. The Indiana or regional context contrasts with prior reddit-style chatter about a lowa running back position.
Eddie Phillips attracts major attention as a rising high school star with strong season stats. The article highlights his performance on the court and growing interest from college programs, signaling a potential breakthrough in his athletic career.
Ford Motor Co joins General Motors in lowering auto loan interest rates to clear 1982 model year cars from dealers. Iowa Electric Light and Power Co raises its common stock dividend rate.
Analysts say the farm bloc is strengthened and Reagan's farm policy faces trouble in Congress following Tuesday's election. In Linn County East Iowa soil commissioner race a record 40 000 votes were cast and Glenn Buresh from Ely won the post.
Eight people arrested in Benton County after investigators seized about 9 pounds of cocaine with an estimated wholesale value of 250000 dollars. The farm near Vinton was allegedly chosen for its airstrip and central location to coordinate drug activity.
Ozark and United Airlines warn the Cedar Rapids airport terminal is not economically feasible and urge a deferment while airport officials pursue cost cuts. The Airport Commission moves to issue up to 11.5 million in general obligation bonds for the new terminal and related facilities, with a public hearing set next week.
Clinton County officials investigate possible link between contaminated well water and the death of a 3 month old in Calamus. Medical examiner ruled Troy Porter’s death natural, while an ill 20 month old girl prompts review of water quality after iron staining observed at three homes.
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