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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1982
Page
3
A 29 year old ex convict Mario Evangelista Villabona Navas surrendered in Raleigh after a three day standoff on an Amtrak sleeper car. He is charged with murdering his sister and her infant son and released the sister’s 3 year old daughter unharmed. The gunman is from Miami.
The city of Marion finished presenting its case Monday in a court review of disciplinary action against two patrol officers Michael DeLaMater and James Weilenhagen. City attorneys submitted statements the officers gave under oath at prior hearings, claimed as admissions against their own interest.
The article notes a tentative one year labor accord between Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers, with optimism dampened by likely rejection in initial ballots. It warns that a rejection could lead to bankruptcy and widespread job losses for workers.
Rep Tom Tauke told a Kirkwood Community College audience that federal student aid should remain similar to this year. He spoke Monday amid birthday remarks as former University of Iowa star Kevin Boyle, a sixth round NBA draft pick, was noted in the political news roundup.
Benton County farmer Larry Moody sought $932 for cornfield damage during the James T-Bone Taylor manhunt. The state agreed to pay Moody nearly 15 months after Taylor’s capture, compensating for lost yield caused by low flying helicopters.
The Dow Jones average closed above 1000 for the first time in 18 months as the Fed moves to lower rates sparks a major buying surge. Traders describe it as one of the most powerful rallies in market history, with broad gains across sectors.
PRC ambassador Zai Chemin told an Iowa City audience that cultural exchanges will continue despite shifts in US China politics. He noted past interruptions have not stopped ties and urged implementing the joint communique as trade friction persists.
Hua Ling Engle attended a performance by seven People's Republic musicians and dancers at Clapp Recital Hall. Zemin noted more cultural exchanges could include additional Chinese artists and art exhibitions to foster mutual understanding between the United States and China.
Assistant Chief Tom Busenbark responded after a neighbor’s house sparked a chimney blaze at 2451 28th Ave. The fire was caused by a bird nest ignited by the first fireplace of the season, causing about 400 in damage. Chief Jim Ford urges annual checks and proper installations for wood burning units.
15 year old Penny Jean Miller confessed to the murder of her father Ross Miller in Kellogg Iowa. The killing occurred Friday afternoon at their home and autopsy showed gunshot and stab wounds. Miller is jailed in Des Moines without bond as authorities consider adult trial. Darrell J Fanning was released as a material witness. Kellogg lies seven miles east of Newton in Jasper County.
John and Noreen Gosch of West Des Moines appeal on ABCs Good Morning America for help locating their 12 year old son who disappeared after delivering the Des Moines Register on Sept 5. They say authorities have no solid leads and deny involvement by The Way International while criticizing a police lie detector test request.
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