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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1981
Page
7
President Reagan vetoed an emergency 2.5 billion spending bill, triggering a government shutdown across agencies as deadlines froze non essential services. He told reporters the choice protected life and property while social security and payroll remained funded.
President Reagan ordered nonessential federal workers home as budget talks faltered and a revised funding bill passed. Officials warned a 400000 employee furlough could save $50 million daily but raise retroactive pay costs. Justice Department delays, canceled press briefings, and officials recalled from New Orleans accompanied the shutdown.
The IRS said 117 of Iowa's 540 employees were furloughed starting Monday in public information and new case areas. CETA operations suspended at 11:59 p.m. last Friday with staff told pay depended on further funding. Ballantyne noted 35 clients in on the job training and 125 in trade classes face tuition and stipends changes.
With Amtrak sold out and flights filling, University of Iowa alumni and travel agencies rush to arrange Rose Bowl packages. About 28 charter planes promised 5,000 seats, pricing at 779 to 913 dollars including airfare lodging game tickets and events. Reservations surge as dates depart Dec 27 28 from Cedar Rapids Des Moines return Jan 2 3 and hotels in Pasadena book up fast.
The quip ponders President Washington and his supposed naps in various places while questioning when he could have truly run the republic. The critic’s line uses humor to imply doubt about steady leadership and sustained attention.
In Fairfield a large Jefferson County courtroom heard a contempt of court hearing for Rev. D O Van Dyne and Principal Ed Parker of Suburban Heights Baptist School. After 10 minutes Judge James Rielly requested more time and will rule in a few days. A trial to seek a permanent injunction is set for January 4.
A woman recounts a driver sideswiping her on Fullerton Avenue then abducting her into her car at knife point. She resisted, fought back, and screamed for help as the suspect threatened rape and attempted to drive away.
Mrs Hannigan described fighting off an attacker who stabbed her and grabbed the emergency brake on an exit ramp. She forced the car back to speed, knocked the assailant out, and drove to a gas station where help arrived as she collapsed. Police search for the suspect.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission suspended Diablo Canyon's license last week and demanded more tests to assess safety. Public opinion split on closing plants with regional intensity. 63 percent favor conservation and other energy sources, 18 percent back expanding nuclear power. Among respondents 58 percent worry about living within 10 miles of a plant, with women more concerned than men.
Skip Laitner, director of the Ames based Community Action Research Group, says more people realize nuclear power costs. He cites high electrical rates and federal dollars, plus viable options like conservation and solar, as shaping attitudes toward expansion and safety concerns. The Palo plant near Linn County serves eastern Iowa, Cordova Illinois also feeds some customers.
University of Iowa President James Freedman announced that Philip Hubbard and Randall Bezanson will remain in their posts as vice presidents. Hubbard planned a leave of absence, while Bezanson planned to return to teaching. Freedman said the decisions provide administrative continuity during the university’s transition.
Iowa Board of Parole maintains a pool of ready inmates to expedite emergency paroles if prison crowding continues. Walt Saur described the process of red ragging files, aiming to review 2,600 cases next month to trim the population below 2,650 for 45 days. He warned the state may need new prisons unless community support improves parole success.
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