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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1982
Page
3
A federal judge ruled the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission violated anti discrimination laws by favoring women and minorities in staff promotions. The ruling, delivered in a class action led by Judge Patrick Higginbotham, highlights bias in promotion decisions at the agency.
In a heated exchange Branstad disavowed a 1978 tactic tied to a National Conservative Political Action Committee letter while Conlin accused him of signature misjudgment. They sparred over voting records taxes and spending with mentions of air time ruling by FCC and calls to disclose finances. Both backed changes to taxes and education but held firm on key issues.
About 300 observers at the Marriott Hotel watched Democrat Conlin and Republican Branstad trade lines in a governor debate. Editors and reporters gave mixed takes with no clear winner, noting Branstad’s edge on some points but Conlin strong in rebuttals and questioning.
The United States Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants perform at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on October 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are free by mail from The Gazette Public Affairs Department with a four-ticket limit per request. Advance holders must be seated by 7:50 p.m.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa will not appeal state action ordering a new hospital reimbursement plan. Spokeswoman Sheri Vohs said the boards accepted the Insurance Commissioner Bruce Foudree's timetable and flexibility to craft incentives for lowering hospital costs. A detailed outline is due by November 24, after which a final timetable will be set.
Polk County officials ask the public to help identify an adult white male found floating in the Des Moines River near the Project Park boat ramp. Autopsy found no foul play and the man, 5 foot 8, 165 pounds with gray hair, appeared to be 45 to 53 years old, wearing gray pants, a gray striped shirt and black shoes. He had been dead about two days.
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