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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1983
Page
7
Mercy Hospital will expand its outpatient surgery area in a project to be completed by February 1. The spokesman said outpatient procedures will soon account for more than half of all surgeries at the hospital. Metro, page 4A.
City council heard arguments for and against converting Third Street NE and A Avenue NE to two way traffic in the coming weeks. Other items include Haw key rankings and local business notes.
The Zoning Committee backs a Cedar Rapids couple’s plan for a 50 bed supervised living facility for seniors who need help but not nursing care. The project cites a critical need and aims to serve elders unable to stay in their homes. Also note: high school students will receive free vision screening in schools next week as part of a Grant Wood Area Education Agency pilot program.
David R. Fossum 39 of Decorah faces possible extradition to Iowa after arraignment in Preston Minnesota for second degree kidnapping terrorism and assault. Fossum was found with Rosemary Leuenberger 37 of Decorah with the victim. Thanksgiving closures affect government offices and postal service resumes Friday after a Thursday break.
Iowa IDOT officials press lawmakers to protect road funds from general-fund transfer. They warn a 25 to 30 million annual shift would require cutting 150 million from a five year program and jeopardize future road preservation.
Royal Tuttle, a rural Norway, was given a belated 90th birthday salute from President Reagan at a Norway Post Office ceremony. Arch Gilchrist, Tuttle’s nephew from Carmichael California, delivered the letter after arranging the visit. Reagan praised Tuttle’s WWI service and memories. Nancy Reagan joined in the wishes.
Iowa Northern Railroad, spanning 136 miles from Cedar Rapids to Manly and Vinton to Dysart, plans to buy abandoned Rock Island tracks for 6.7 million and seek 4.7 million federal plus 2 million state loans. President John Gohmann cites grain shipments and improved operation as proof of viability amid a growing short-line scene in Iowa.
Navy Secretary John Lehman announced new cases of overpriced spare parts after reviewing 2.1 million annual Navy purchases. Examples include a $1,800 jacket hood cut to $60 for an A-6 sight, a $381 torpedo part vs $7.50, and a $780 screwdriver bought for $1.80.
The Gazette reports 203537 entries for SCRAMBLR by Tuesday. The final puzzle appears Friday in the Gazette. The grand prize drawing is set for December 1 with the winner announced December 2.
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