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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1983
Page
3
Cedar Rapids leaders question whether a formal written agreement with the state exists for the proposed connector street from the Eighth Avenue bridge to I 380. City officials report no trace of a treaty and some express second thoughts about the project’s necessity.
Merle Kopel a Marion Democrat kicks off the 1984 House campaign in Iowa's 2nd District. Kopel becomes the first candidate to enter the race currently held by Republican Tom Tauker.
A state official told the Linn Board of Social Welfare that food stamp losses dropped after clients began receiving monthly coupons by certified mail in Linn County. Separate note: Gov. Branstad plans to use a car seat for his newborn due in January, but will not say if seats should be required statewide. Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole presented the seat.
The temporary four room Oxford school building, closed last week by the state fire marshal, will reopen Thursday. The Clear Creek Community school board president says reconstruction and wiring work on the unit will be completed today. A Marion Illinois delegation will raise the state flag at Tuesday Farm Progress Show opening ceremonies, with the Marion Chamber of Commerce arranging hosts for the Illini as most area motels are booked.
Hayden Fry states the meeting does not decide the Big Ten title as Iowa hosts Ohio State on Saturday. Liberty leads Australia 3 1 in America's Cup, needing one win to clinch the series. Iowa Securities Division cites Florida oil lease case complaints. Kmart launches national protest against pricing policy restraints with Cedar Rapids stores collecting signatures.
Iowa officials urge the Department of Agriculture to sample beef used in school lunches after a USDA probe targets two packing plants serving many national school programs. Farm page 8B.
Reagan officials told Congress that existing farm programs cover drought losses and offered little chance for the large federal help farmers seek. A government official said there is a lot of help out there.
Mercy Hospital begins a Video Conference Service for Eastern Iowa health professionals to provide medical and hospital education via satellite. It marks the third Iowa program of its kind and will be featured on Metro page 9B.
Luanna Cashatt 34 of Clinton claims she was fired from Caterpillar Tractor Co in Mount Joy in 1980 for rowdy male workers at her station. An Iowa Civil Rights Commission investigation backed her claim, ordering conciliation. Cashatt seeks reinstatement back pay and damages.
Linn County's Community Dispute Settlement Center seeks 25 000 dollars to operate a program resolving bad check cases up to 500 dollars through mediation rather than court action. Dillard and Cronk report potential funding from public agencies and business groups, with Ames and Cedar Rapids cited as precedents.
A Tuesday morning blaze destroyed a two story wooden house at 911 Siegel Street in Tama owned by Dr. John J. Hess. Fire Chief Larry Eisentrager said walls were pulled down to prevent injuries. Fire crews dampened adjacent homes and stayed through the day as investigators from the state fire marshal searched for a cause.
The Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday from Cedar Rapids. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for multiple regions and notes exclusive AP republication rights.
Iowa food stamp participation shows a slight statewide decline since March after a four year 82 percent rise in households. Linn County data show a temporary drop as the program remains federally funded and earnings rebound.
To order tickets for the Vatican Art Exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute call (312) 454 8400. Sunday Gazette numbers are for general information not tickets. The Gazette will address complaints about accuracy and publish corrections when needed. Phone 398 8313.
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