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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1983
Page
5
A new report finds computer use may spread rapidly in classrooms this year but wealthy schools are four times likelier to have them than poorer districts. The finding underscores growing disparities in technology adoption across states and schools.
The Chicago White Sox win 11-1 to extend their lead in the American League West. Research Triangle Park becomes a top research center through university cooperation. Debates rise over a federal crop revenue insurance concept. Durant Iowa calm amid heat and drought. Tom Dorsey teaches Wall Street options to inmates at Virginia State Penitentiary.
In Des Moines a union rally that aimed to unite Iowa workers became a political push to remove President Reagan from office. Union leaders blasted Reagan and his administration for anti labor tactics and economic policies as crowds filled beaches campgrounds and resorts booked solid for the last summer weekend.
Grantsville Mayor J. Keith Brown, 76, was found guilty by a Tooele County jury of acting in his official capacity to shoot three of four dogs last year. The town councilor calls it warped justice while a dog owner praises the action as necessary. Brown plans appeals, but a judge may order immediate removal.
The Challenger completed a near flawless eighth flight with a first night launch and landing. Commander Richard Truly praised the mission as perfect and fun, while Guion Bluford and other crew members spoke of a bright shuttle future.
The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon raised over 214000 from Eastern Iowa events and pledges while national telethon pledges reached 30691627. Lewis appeared healthy after a near fatal heart attack during his 18th telethon broadcast on KGAN TV. Volunteers staffed 42 pledge centers in Cedar Rapids as donations continue to be counted.
The driver of the car that crashed into a Champion Auto Stores window on Collins Road SE Sunday was Tomma Chambers, 35, of 2835 Johnson Ave NW. Officials supplied inaccurate information. Monday's Gazette will publish corrections and clarifications as needed.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier 1.95 weekly and by mail 9.20 for 4 weeks 95.00 for 52 weeks with state and territory rates 125.00 for 52 weeks. The Associated Press owns republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
A 22 year old Waterloo man Duane Eddy Wright was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of 59 year old Louis Nicholas Reuter. Wright’s bond set at 500000 while his 18 year old brother Donnell Larry Wright is in custody as a witness. Police say robbery was the motive and another suspect remains sought.
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