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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1983
Page
4
Thousands gathered along the St. Paul riverfront to greet Calypso, Jacques Cousteau’s research ship. The crew is filming the expedition for a documentary slated to air next year.
Iowa coach Hayden Fry says Penn State must not be taken lightly after their upset loss to Cincinnati. Iowa State coach Jim Criner blames himself partly for his teams struggles against Iowa. In NFL action the Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Colts 17 10 as John Elway injures his shoulder. Elway had spurned Baltimore as the NFL's top draft pick in April.
Wes Winter 46 of Mesa Arizona died when the Partenavia P 68C wings snapped during aerobatics in front of about 1000 spectators. His wife described maneuvers on a public address system as the plane fell 250 feet before crashing. fuel spilled but there was no fire. Winter had four years of aerobatic flying and was an aircraft distributor.
LaMarr Hoyt of the Chicago White Sox became the first 20 game winner this season with a victory Sunday. On the north side Rick Reuschel returned to Wrigley Field for six strong innings as the Cubs beat the odds in his comeback start.
The piece discusses how dollar stocks drew investor enthusiasm as bull markets aged. It notes bets on low priced shares with a story, arguing a $2 stock could double quickly while a $20 stock faced tougher gains, reflecting speculative behavior in Money section.
John Creswell, Cedar Rapids area extension crops specialist and chief weed killing expert, will sow weed seed this week at the Farm Progress Show site. Farm, page 6B.
The Iowa Farmers Union, announcing at the state convention closure, urged cutting federal emergency loan interest from 8 percent to 4 percent for drought-stricken farmers. They also seek waiving interest payments for those with severe drought losses this year.
A morning fire gutted the Gayla Ballroom in Independence causing about 250000 in damage. Fire Chief Charles Conklin says the building is a total loss and investigators from the state fire marshal will determine the cause. The 1950s concrete structure on old Highway 20 was under control by midmorning with 34 firefighters from local and nearby departments. owner Dave Kurtz notes insurance may not cover all losses.
NRC using Army Green Berets to test nuclear plant defenses. Fewer than 12 troops inspect sites, report minor security flaws to utilities. Teams monitor guards, assess perimeter weaknesses, and may aerially survey plants with NRC staff.
Ten families formed an Owner Built Housing project and began ground breaking on vacant land in Nashville. They will work 40 hours weekly to construct one 1,450 square foot home apiece, financed at 10.5 percent over 30 years with guarantees from Metro Nashville.
Correction notes removal of candidate Dennis Kral’s reply on Cedar Rapids Community Schools reorganizing to a four year high and middle school. He cited space, program design, and future music and language instruction as unresolved, urging board discussion and a period for planning before a decision. The Gazette commits corrections and reader inquiries.
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