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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1982
Page
3
Deteriorating weather and low cloud cover cited as probable factors in the crash of a huge Air Force transport jet that struck a mountain disintegrated, killing all nine aboard.
The Gazette resumes its famous prognosticator Scoop Longshot for another season of football forecasts on page 1C.
Two Cedar Rapids mortgage lenders offer 11 percent rate loans with a 15 year payoff. The lenders report a tremendous response after several days of offering the plan. Money, page 6C.
Record hog prices were paid at three terminals in the western Corn Belt on Thursday, while Cedar Rapids prices matched the mid August peak.
Brian Buser, 24, was bitten on the right index finger by a 20 inch timber rattlesnake while reaching for lantern fuel in a dark Nichols farm garage. He was treated with anti venom at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and described as groggy with a bruised arm. Dr Nyle Kauffman called the bite moderate and noted the rarity of Iowa rattlesnake incidents. Wildlife experts said rattlers are uncommon in Iowa and that timber rattlers mostly inhabit northeast Iowa and are not typical in buildings.
Iowa officials announce a state wide Hire One Now drive to urge employers to hire jobless Iowans after a Cedar Rapids jobathon found 119 new openings. Gov. Ray says many firms could hire, though some lack cash. Job Service plans to contact 65,000 employers with private recruiters assisting.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette dates back to 1883 and is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription options include carrier and mail with annual rates and regional exclusions. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local and AP news.
Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel accused Republicans of a taxpayer ripoff over voter list updates. The actual cost to notify challenged voters was about $193, far less than Kopel’s $1,000 claim. Republicans say they will not reimburse the county.
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