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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1982
Page
3
Two American daredevils aimed to be first balloonists to fly around the world but Monday’s leakage caused their helium craft to crash in a farmer’s field. Maxie Anderson, 49, vows not to try again after the aborted attempt from New Mexico.
An opinion discusses a proposal allowing private retailers to sell liquor in Iowa cities under conditions, highlighting tensions with a government dependent on liquor control revenues. The piece supports the bill despite contradictions in current policy. It also notes U.S. Attorney Richard Turner’s objection to a council member’s letter on city stationery regarding prosecutions for unregistered young men.
The Cedar Rapids school system will provide work for Community Work Experience Program participants under a new agreement. The district will pay $20 per participant per month as part of Metro Iowa coverage on page 8A.
Sen. Lowell Junkins says the Legislature will study a proposed 300 million bond program to create jobs despite Gov elect Branstad opposition. Junkins is the candidate for Senate majority leader for the January session and argues for further study. The report notes Iowa has strong high school football players and mentions the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Mike Chapman column notes Hawk freshman Andre Banks, a highly regarded recruit, adapting to new surroundings. The piece situates Banks amid early season expectations and community reactions on campus.
GAO findings show prescription medications used improperly cause more deaths and medical emergencies than all illegal drugs combined. The report cites widespread misuse, illicit distribution, and gaps in DEA oversight, urging coordinated federal state and local action. It covers data from 1980 hospital and medical examiner records and notes programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, and Philadelphia.
Cedar Rapids final I-380 segment opens November 17 with a ceremony at the Glass Road NE interchange. The two mile Northward extension reaches Boyson Road in Hiawatha while 42nd Street NE interchange remains closed. New exits Collins Road Blairs Ferry Road and Boyson Road will open.
Cedar Rapids public improvements commissioner Wayne Murdock warns leaves in streets pose safety sewer and fire hazards. Bagging is preferred but if residents must, wait for daily pickup crews. city uses four trucks per quadrant and spent about 90000 dollars last year on leaf collection. Marion uses bags this year and will evaluate further options.
Prime Minister Men achem Begin told a Jerusalem panel he feared revenge killings against Lebanese Muslims after Beshir Gemayel's murder but did not foresee a slaughter of Palestinian civilians. He said no advance knowledge of the Phalangist siege of Sabra and Chatila, while fighting in Lebanon claimed 13 lives as Muslims and Christians clashed in the Shouf mountains. Begin defended Sharon and Eytan, noting no one warned of massacre despite Eytan’s warning of vengeance. The inquiry also cited Cabinet minutes and a fear of renewed violence after Sept. 14. Al Ahram reported PLO seeks mutual recognition with Israel with U S guarantees and inclusion in peace talks.
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