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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1982
Page
3
Columbia prepared for the first American space walk in nine years as two mission specialists gear up for the 6:50 a.m. CST EVA. NASA delayed one day due to William Lenoir’s queasiness, now working without complaint while Soviet pilots push a new endurance record aboard Salyut 7 with 186 days in space.
Fred Silverman, ex programming czar at major networks, announces a 24 hour cable network aimed at young adults. The service will launch in fall 1984 and be hosted by radio personalities with music, contests, informational shows, comedy, and daytime segments for women.
Vice President George Bush arriving for Brezhnev's funeral in Moscow voiced America's fervent hope that the United States and the Soviet Union can agree to reduce arms spending. Secretary of State George Shultz, who had arrived earlier, said Washington was ready for constructive East West ties.
A computer restudy of worst case scenarios from a nuclear plant accident raises the death toll prospect by over thirty times and property damage by about twenty one times. The piece notes powerful opponents may use the figures to argue against nuclear energy, but the author says the worst case remains too unlikely to warrant alarm.
Iowa City officials plan an informal City Council meeting to discuss bus system funding and Melrose Court street improvements. The session focuses on financial and infrastructure proposals affecting city transportation and local streets.
Barbara Fitzgerald, 58, honored as Merrill Bird Honor Camper at Camp Sunnyside, shares she feels unworthy while smiling. The piece notes her lifelong handicap and positive attitude toward new achievements as Marion Folks reports on page 8A. Also mentions a Springfield high school star choosing Iowa for college basketball on page 1B.
About 280 officers from Eastern Iowa participate in Cedar Rapids Police Department Basic Skills training over three days. The course covers firearms handling CPR and driving with classroom work and practical drills including night shooting and cone obstacle courses.
Blue Cross officials say hundreds of confidential insurance claim forms fell from a truck en route to a shredding plant near Water Works Park. Senior VPs chased scattered papers as a city firefighter recovered most of the documents bearing the company letterhead.
Avenson an Oelwein businessman and former floor leader was elected House speaker for the 70th General Assembly as Democrats hold steady power in Des Moines. He pledged to end partisan excess, work with Gov elect Branstad, and push a compromise program while defending party principles.
Four members of the John Molzhon family were injured in an early morning blast and fire on Fort Madison's west side. The home collapsed as responders fought flames for two hours. Gas leakage is suspected. The two boys were listed in critical condition, others in varying states of recovery.
The Cedar Rapids Senior CAP squadron named Outstanding Squadron of the year at the Iowa Wing CAP awards in Des Moines. Cadet Major Edward C. Kellogg earned Amelia Earhart and cadet of the year honors, while Richard Havlik and Karen Winters received top cadet and public affairs honors. Colonel Evan Winters relinquished Iowa Wing command to Major James Black.
Frances Willard of Waterloo died from injuries after being struck by Debra Ann Wedemeier, 23, as she crossed the street on Waterloo's west side last Monday. Willard died Saturday night at Scholtz Hospital after the accident. Police said she stepped into the path of the northbound car around 8 p.m.
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