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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1981
Page
26
Wind direction southeast at 8 mph. Sun sets 6 27 p m and rises 7 18 a m Thursday. Yesterday’s high 74 low 47 with no precipitation. Record highs 89 in 1897 and 20 in 1917. Extended forecast mostly fair Friday to Sunday with highs mid 50s to mid 60s and lows upper 30s to mid 40s.
The American Council of Life Insurance lists cautions to save time and money. Pay premiums on time. after a 31 day grace period reinstatement may require a physical exam. Avoid dropping policies or taking loans unless necessary. Switching often costs more as you age.
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission invites sealed bids for the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport Improvements including security fence reconstruction sanitary sewer and septic tank water system and a main water supply. Proposals must be on file by 10 00 A M CST at the Airport Director's office Cedar Rapids Iowa. Plans and specifications are on file for examination and may be obtained by deposit. The commission may reject bids waive informalities and award to the lowest acceptable bidder.
Cedar Rapids notes that on this date in 1933 Germany exited the League of Nations. The brief item places the event in the interwar period and marks a notable shift in international diplomacy.
City council met in regular session at 9:00 with Mayo, Plas, and Rennis present. Minutes approved. numerous items discussed include traffic speed on Robins Road, street and zoning changes, and various permits and financial reports. Summary of claims list and appropriations noted. next meeting set for mid October.
A brief forecast lists Tuesday low and high temperatures and inches of precipitation. It notes expected conditions across the region and may mention any advisories or notable changes from prior days.
National records show a low of 17 degrees at Cutbank Montana and a high of 96 degrees at McAllen Texas on Tuesday reflecting wide regional temperature swings.
The forecast lists varying conditions with expected highs and lows for several locations. Porno Arniso shows 48 high and 29 low with rain 68/60. CHTMAR shows 72/54 with light rain and unsettled trends.
Tornadoes damaged aircraft at Dallas Fort Worth and around Hearne with reports in Ladonia Alvarado Paris Rio Vista Rice and Carrollton Texas and near Hugo Oklahoma. Heavy rain soaked northern Texas into southern and eastern Oklahoma with totals near 10 inches in 48 hours and 17 inches in Marshall and Johnston counties. Flash flood warnings and watches extended from northern Texas into southern eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas.
City and county meetings fill the day with sessions at City Hall and Administrative Office Building. Highlights include budget briefings, a bargaining strategy session, and a maintenance building plan discussion. Arts events feature performances at U of I venues and Luther College lectures in Decorah.
Representatives from Midwest colleges and universities will meet with high school juniors and seniors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College.
Oct 13 births include a son for Jane and Joseph Glass of 149 Harriet Ave NW and a son for Wendy and Roger Schmitz of 1601 30th St NW. other newborns include Rhonda Jordal, Debra Siggins, Laurie Daubenberger, and a son for Mary Eiler and Steve in Tipton and Randi Smith in Anamosa. Nuisance calls on Blakely Boulevard and 24th Street SE. engine compartment fire at Center Point Road NE. cigarette to combustibles on 1340 Second Ave SE. overheated dryers at 1710 16th Ave. medical emergencies at 158 15th Ave SW and 2727 16th Ave SW.
Special Execution No 4748 from Cierke lowe District Court directs sale of Lot 110 Ridgewood Addition Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa to satisfy Liberty Thrift and Liberty Loan Corp lien. Property listed as Lot 110 Ridgewood to be sold October 1 1981 at front door of Linn County Courthouse Cedar Rapids at 10 oclock A M. Deputy Leland Schoon notes the sale funded by court writ.
Public notice states that the property described as Weares 3rd Lot 8 Block 1, Linn County Iowa, was sold for delinquent taxes under Iowa Code sections 446.18 and 446.19. Redemption expires 90 days from service unless payment repurchases the property. certificates issued to the County Treasurer. Names on the notice include James E. Bromwell and Helen Michalec.
California resident offers two Garden Cross cemetery lots at Cedar Memorial for 650 dollars. One place lot with vault, marker, Cedar Memorial listed at 1800 dollars. Several lost and found items including pets and a jacket. various contact numbers. Local notices include church assistance and event tickets requests. shopping center ads and service offers.
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