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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1983
Page
3
Herbert Johnson of Mount Vernon joins a growing group of Iowa laborers stuck for weeks as Job Service of Iowa unresolvedly assigns jobless benefits from Nebraska. Officials wrestling over state liability delay benefits for short term out-of-state workers.
The Iowa Conservation Commission director asks the Iowa Department of Transportation to keep minimal mowing along roadsides. He argues plants beside highways are not weeds but nesting habitats for song and game birds.
Abby confirms the claim that those born 1917 to 1921 receive lower Social Security benefits than others. The note cites Abby and the notched years as the source of inequity, with confirmation of accuracy.
C R Thomas S Redford arrived in Cedar Rapids in 1962 to give talks as a representative of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co Milwaukee. The move appears beneficial for Redford the local agency and Cedar Rapids Money on page 7B.
A Money survey suggests frequent job changes to gain titles and pay raises may hinder progress toward chairman or chief executive officer positions. The article notes stability and proven track record are valued for top leadership roles.
This edge of the farm story notes that farmers face gases and deadly conditions when climbing grain silos or working in confined hog buildings in September heat. It suggests special precautions to reduce health risks during such work.
About 5 000 bikes arrive with 30 000 University of Iowa students as police report rising complaints from motorists and pedestrians. Officers ticket cyclists and impound bikes tied to meters or obstructions while urging riders to obey traffic signals and use bike racks. The effort enjoys backing from Bicyclists of Iowa City and follows repeal of a bicycle licensing rule.
Waterloo police found the car of Louis N. Reuter 59, believed murdered, with the body discovered early Sunday near railroad tracks in northeast Waterloo. An autopsy cites massive head injuries from a blow to the back of the head by an unknown blunt object, and investigators treat it as a homicide. Police offered few other details.
New York based Dial-a-Soap offers a one minute dramatic phone show featuring Vince Maurelli and Carla with Sherri and Teena the operator. The service, begun July 5, has drawn 500000 calls and plans expansion to Chicago and Detroit while paying actors a token fee.
Three Iowans were killed in traffic crashes Saturday. Joan Goffinet, 49, of Dubuque, died after a one car crash on Highway 61 near Dubuque when a recapped tire cap flew off causing loss of control. Melvin Goffinet not injured. Debra Brown, 27, of Altoona, died when her car ran a stop sign near Newton and was struck by a tow truck driven by David Warner of Newton. Warner trapped under the truck for over an hour and Life Flighted to Des Moines. Ann Vahle, 43, of Burlington, died in a two vehicle crash near Monmouth Illinois. Edward Whiting, 32, of Galesburg Illinois, charged with DUI after crossing center line. Vernon Vahl treated for injuries.
Fire gutted the Farmers Co op Elevator feed mill in Hanlontown late Saturday night. Nine northern Iowa departments fought flames erupting just before midnight with damage estimated at 150000 dollars for the building and 30000 dollars for contents. Cause not yet determined and investigators could not inspect debris Sunday due to ongoing burning.
Due to the Labor Day holiday The Gazette newsroom opens at 4 p.m. today. Obituary information or other items for Tuesday morning publication may be delivered to the newsroom or called in to the city desk at 398 8313 after 4 p.m. The deadline for submissions is 9 p.m.
A list of prices for Lori's Art Studio Marion Community Center Kennedy Washington Prairie Jefferson Kennedy and other sites with fees ranging from 10 to 45 dollars. The entries suggest multiple venues and services with no accompanying dates or descriptions.
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