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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1981
Page
3
The Nation reports a 9 percent rise in crime last year with a murder or related offense occurring every 24 seconds. The FBI says 13 million offenses were logged by over 15,000 agencies in 1980.
Two Big Ten rivals open the 1981 college football season at home with hopes of early wins. The article notes season kickoffs for Iowa and Iowa State and previews matchups and early expectations.
The article catalogs upcoming cultural and community events: art displays at Amana Gallery and Coe College galleries with receptions, the Durant Polka Fest free for children with tiered admissions, Floralia flower show at Immaculate Conception Church, Monticello Antique Show, waterfowl basics at Kirkwood Community College, Czech Village Festival activities, Pale Fun Day performances, Jesus Christ Superstar at Old Creamery Theater, Gimme a Dollar and Final Offer at Old Armory Theater, Jessie and the Bandit Queen at Studio Theater.
Pollen count at University of Iowa College of Medicine reports mild conditions for Thursday. Readings at CR airport show no precipitation and mild temperatures with a high in the 70s to 80s and overnight humidity near 81 percent.
In Linn District Court the father of a boy believed near death at Mercy Hospital won a court order to visit over the mother's objection. Judge William Eads waived a hearing, allowing visitation as hospital officials said the boy, about 12, has a terminal brain tumor.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded 1883 lists address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa and notes subscription rates by carrier and mail for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. It states USPS and AP republication rights and carrier restrictions for certain areas.
National temperature extremes record a scorching Thursday with highs reaching 108 degrees in Imperial County and Palm Springs California. The heat wave bakes southern deserts as residents endure record heat across the region.
Coralville Lake rises to 682.59 while the Cedar River at C.R. Falls to 4.25 as flood conditions shift. Residents monitor river gauges and weather advisories for changes.
A thunderstorm dumped an inch of rain in 10 minutes at Hanksville Utah while showers stretched from Texas to Arizona and Florida remained under thunderstorms. North Dakota posted high temperature records with Minot at 96 and Williston at 91. Pierre and Philip in South Dakota hit 101. Hurricane Gert moved northeast near Nassau with tropical storms Emily and Floyd elsewhere. Rainfall measured 88 in Watertown New York and 0.77 in Burlington Vermont.
The article marks American short story writer O Henry born on September 11, 1862. It highlights his reputation for twist endings and contributions to American literature.
A multimillion dollar dispute between Vigortone Ag Products and Ration Maker Products Inc ends with a decree. The agreement bans disparagement and direct product comparisons for a year, restricts distributor recruitment, and prohibits poaching staff. A press release will declare product differences. The suit sought damages and injunctions. the counterclaim claimed $2 million in damages and anticompetitive conduct. Former Vigortone employees also sought unpaid sums.
Linn County Conservation Board offers a 100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole a wooden hours sign from the Lewis Public Use Area, one of four signs taken Sept 2 from the park two miles southwest of Center Point along the Cedar River. The board also seeks the culprit behind damage to two thermo pane lodge windows at Squaw Creek Park on June 26.
A simple foot soak routine combines 4 percent Epsom salts in two quarts of warm water for a 15 minute soak. Finish with a pat dry and witch hazel. A rosemary infusion adds a tingling finish after soaking.
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