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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1985
Page
4
The Rath Packing Co president asked Waterloo City Council to back a 2.5 million dollar support for a new meat processing venture. Former Rath workers form an alternative company with a different structure.
Iowa Lottery officials say hoarding of $100 winning tickets by about half of adults reduces next week's jackpot from 3 million to about 2.89 million. Only seven finalists will spin next week due to unclaimed prizes, with 130 tickets still outstanding. Two $25,000 prizes and several $1,000 to $10,000 awards were claimed Friday, while contenders for next week's drawing include residents from Ames Des Moines and Elliott.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists address 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and post office details. Subscription rates are given for carrier and mail editions with 52 week or 4 week terms and geographic limitations. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights. postmaster address provided.
The FBI has joined the investigation into the theft of 88 firearms from Sports Outfitters in Cedar Rapids, valued at 50 000 to 80 000 dollars, amid fears the guns may be headed to a right wing extremist group or other illicit markets. Investigators note the burglars likely targeted high quality handguns, many collectors’ pieces, with possible interstate transport if shipped from Iowa.
William G. Fahrner 49 of Hiawatha known as Cedar Rapids radio traffic reporter Highway Hawkeye received a four year probation and a suspended sentence on one count of lascivious acts with a child. Other counts were dismissed. The judge cited that society is better served with him outside prison and that he poses no threat.
The Gazette corrects a Friday headline misstating Mayor Donald Canney as the top campaign spender. Although he has the most contributions, several other city candidates have spent more. The paper apologizes and notes it will publish corrections for accuracy and fairness. Call 398-8313.
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