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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1982
Page
16
Police say a long running racial feud between Illinois and Iowa groups flared at a Davenport party. Lavon McGowan 21 was shot in the stomach and is in critical condition after surgery. Joseph Mayfield 19 of Rock Island Illinois faces attempted murder charges.
Pamela J. Brink, nurse anthropologist and researcher, becomes visiting professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She studies patientology and hospital culture shock, and works on women's health care and health decision making among Anang women in Nigeria. Brink helps launch Western Journal of Nursing Research for beginners in the field. She is on leave from UCLA as associate professor of nursing and anthropology.
Seven Linn County legislators attended a Cedar Rapids meet your legislators forum to answer questions on unemployment and school funding. They, including Sen. Hurley Hall and Rep. David Osterberg, debated tax breaks, education funding, and a D C voting rights amendment while about 50 residents listened.
Nine people were arrested for drunk driving in Linn County late Friday and Saturday. The report lists names ages and addresses among others with additional charges including assault on a jail matron and traffic violations.
A car in Rock Island Illinois struck a house early Saturday, killing 15 year old Michael Snyder and 17 year old Jan Titus. Drivers and two passengers, 22 year old Kevin Simmons 15 year old John Bradly and 16 year old John Whited, were hospitalized in critical condition.
Associate principals Larry Twachtmann of Marion High School and Al Row of Linn-Mar joined city officials, administrators, students, and parents at Lindale Mall to shine shoes for $1. The event, sponsored by Marion and Linn-Mar booster clubs, raised money to be split between the two groups for school activities.
The Master Builder at E C Mabie Theater 3 p.m. at University of Iowa. The Sunshine Boys at Brenton Stage Old Creamery Theater with 2 and 7 30 p.m. shows. Funny Girl at Paramount Theatre 2 p.m. Tickets vary by category. Three One-Act Plays at Mount Mercy College 8 p.m. Tickets 50 cents. Hobby and Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Johnson Hall Kirk free.
Outdoor program by John Jay at Macbride Auditorium 2 30 p m as part of the Iowa Mountaineers Travel Adventure Series Tickets cost 3 All About Nuts session at Indian Creek Nature Center features nut collection and identification with 2 3 member and 3 non member fees Kirkwood Travel Adventure presents An Argentine Adventure by Clay Francisco 2 p m at Jefferson High School Auditorium adults 4 students and seniors 3 50 Ambrez Winter Fair runs 10 a m to 5 p m at Riverside Roundhouse 1350 A St SW admission free
Misha Dichter performs at 8 p.m. in Hancher Auditorium with ticket tiers from 5 to 12 dollars. Symphony and Wind Ensemble present at 3 p.m. in Clapp Recital Hall. Collegium Musicum and Cindy Egger also perform free on campus. A Folk Festival of contemporary liturgical music at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel features Mount Mercy College and Cedar Rapids parishes.
Verna Edmundson, a secretary in the secondary roads department, had sued the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors claiming a 2 percent salary cut on Jan 1 1982 due to her sex. The parties reached a settlement restoring her pay to the level with the increase and providing back pay from Jan 1 1982, in exchange for dropping the complaint and waiving future claims. The county did not admit fault.
Suzanne H. Harrigan 23 of 1700 Apache Trail NW faced four counts of assault after allegedly striking and kicking Cedar Rapids police officers and Linn County deputies. Police responded to Mercy Hospital at 4 50 a m for a disturbance. She also faced public intoxication charges and was held in Linn County Jail awaiting court.
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