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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1982
Page
4
Four opponents of Poland's military regime were arrested on sedition charges as rioting erupted in Lubin. Thousands attended the funeral of a clash victim, part of a week of violence between Solidarity supporters and riot police.
Linn County sheriff deputies made the first arrest Friday under Cedar Rapids new ordinance banning possession of drug paraphernalia. The item appears on the Cedar Rapids page 5A.
A $2,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Tuesday arson at the Bear Creek Bridge near Brandon in East Iowa. Peters Bush, University of Iowa NCAA champ at 190 pounds, underwent arm surgery and will miss at least four months.
Micki Schillig bowed out of Cedar Rapids competition as she was eliminated in the second round of the U S Open tennis tournament. The day featured several marathon matches in men’s play.
The piece notes lenders avoid long mortgage terms amid volatile rates and says if you can handle higher monthly payments, a shorter term can cut costs in the long run. Also, crop expert Brad Buchanan predicts yields will rise seven bushels per acre in Cedar Rapids, roughly matching 1979 levels despite delays.
Iowa Housing Authority votes unanimously to issue 14 million dollars in tax free bonds to fund low interest home mortgages. Buyers have committed to about 11.7 percent, enabling mortgages near 12.5 percent with many Iowa banks pledging new and existing loan programs.
A .22-caliber bullet narrowly missed two Saudi Arabian students, Mohammed F. Alhassani and Saed Bashay, in Ottumwa as their car was shot at near midnight. No injuries reported. investigators consider attempted murder if the shooter is found. The incident follows days of harassment against Saudi students at Indian Hills Community College and public demonstrations.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its establishment in 1883 and publishing schedule. It shows subscription rates by mail and weekly terms, including Morning Editions and Sunday packages, with regional limitations and AP republication rights.
Adams County Judge Thomas Ensor criticized a $28 careless driving fine after a car jumped a curb and killed 2 year old Justin A. Davis in Brighton. Prosecutor Beacom says facts don't support criminally negligent homicide. driver Gary A. Williams faced the lesser charge and pleaded guilty amid questions of appropriate charges and penalties.
Tami Marie Gilson, 22, received a one-year suspended sentence and one year probation for neglecting her 4-year-old daughter Bobbi Jo Kirkwood by abandoning her at the United Church of Christ in Iowa City. The court ordered possible restitution of attorney fees and costs.
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