16 Oct 1980
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1980
Page
1
Judge William Eads argues that overcrowded Linn County Jail and lack of programs push offenders into state facilities. He maintains more sentences locally would occur if proper facilities and programs existed.
Linn County judges, led by District Judge William Eads, say jail overcrowding influences terms, with many offenders sent to state facilities due to tight space. Sheriff Workman cites cells holding more than design limits and plans for a new downtown jail by 1984 amid a jail study committee.
A Hawkeye starter and a top reserve may be ready to return to action in Saturday's Big Ten clash. The note appears beside a roundup of college sports and local features in the day's paper.
Gazette editorial on page 6A dismisses the idea that a congressman's performance can be judged by pro family or anti family voting. It argues that voting patterns should reflect broader policy goals and constituent interests.
A brief note on improvements for elderly and disabled residents appears on page 7A highlighting enhanced services and support programs planned for the community.
Thirty Cedar Rapids police officers vote to block Daniel Elliott's civil service hearing on Page 7A.
A humorously pointed note on the clash between egalitarian marriage ideals and a wife’s practical use of a shared wardrobe. The piece observes the friction between equal partnership and everyday domestic realities.
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a 10 year capital program totaling 265.96 million for 14 new buildings at the state's three institutions. It also calls for 26.99 million for energy conservation and notes nine additional structures totaling 42 million were declined from the plan.
Ronald Reagan wearing a Teamster jacket addresses a Wednesday rally at Southwestern High School in Flint Michigan. He says he came to hold the Carter administration responsible for the nation’s dismal economy.
Gov. Robert Ray announced an unprecedented joint venture with McDonald’s to hold seminars for about 60 Iowa state employees. The sessions run by McDonald’s Hamburger U professors aim to improve politeness and efficiency in public interaction at no cost to the state.
Ralph David Abernathy, former head of the SCLC, endorses Ronald Reagan saying Carter cannot cure black ills. Hosea Williams joins, praising Reagan's potential. Jackson Mayor Charles Evers urges Mississippians to withhold votes for Carter over neglect of the state.
Jury in Linn District Court found 35 year old Charles D. Cullor guilty of three counts of first degree murder for the Easter morning shootings in Tama. Jurors disagreed only on the degree of guilt with deliberations lasting about four hours.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.