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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1981
Page
3
An Air Force C-130 crashed during night maneuvers near a desert runway by Las Vegas killing seven soldiers and injuring 61 as survivors escaped moments before fuel ignited into a fireball.
First stage work on a new Cedar Rapids airport terminal could begin next week while consulting engineers report bids opened Monday have reduced the project price from about 16 million dollars by nearly 400000. The note references Page 6B and related coverage.
Today’s agenda lists 8 a.m. Cedar Rapids commission, 8:30 a.m. city council, 9 a.m. special council, 10 a.m. Linn Supervisors, plus cultural events. Topics include cost cuts revenues, library site appraisal, cable TV progress, and Alcohol and Safety Action Program contract.
Pollen count at University of Iowa College of Medicine for 24 hours ending 11 a.m. Readings at C R airport. Monday: low 75 high 3.99 precipitation none. Extended forecast fair Thursday through Saturday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. National extremes show low 25 at West Yellowstone and high 104 at Palm Springs.
Iowa Commerce Commission staff defend that Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. has excess generating capacity and that customers should not pay stockholder profit on funds needed to build it. Traders react to USDA hog and soybean reports as hogs on farms rise beyond expectations while soybean exports lag.
A Waterloo carnival starts at 3 30 PM offering unlimited rides for five dollars. The event promises fun for families with single admission pricing and rides available throughout the afternoon.
Cedar Rapids police say counterfeit twenty and fifty dollar bills circulated over the weekend with at least three counterfeit fifties and one counterfeit twenty. Investigators note missing clarity and flawed red security lines. businesses urged to call police immediately and avoid risking personal safety. Detectives request description and vehicle data if possible.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include carrier daily and Sunday. mail options listed with weekly and yearly prices. USPS 095680.
Reports indicate cloudy conditions with highs around 72 to 65 degrees and lows from 41 to 55 across multiple locations. Expect partly cloudy periods and light winds with minor regional differences.
Showers hit the Northwest and Great Lakes with heavy rain along the Pacific Northwest coast and Southern Great Lakes into New York State. A few storms occurred in the Rockies and Florida. Waterspouts were seen along the extreme southeast coast and Florida Keys. Gusts reached 40 mph along the Pacific Coast and from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes. Much of the Great Lakes area stayed in the 40s F, with heavier rain reported Monday. Precip totals included .90 at Quillayute Washington, .84 at Grand Rapids Michigan, and 66 at Toledo Washington.
Governor Ray and Health Commissioner Pawlewski urged vaccination as rabies in Iowa animals rises to 683 this year. Cats lack mandate, while dogs must be vaccinated. 41 bite cases from rabid cats reported. Skunk surges tied to mild winters raise concern. statewide action under review.
The article guides choosing egg sizes to maximize value. It explains pricing by weight per dozen and compares medium versus large eggs. Uses USDA rules: larger eggs are preferable when price and price difference fall within specified ranges from eight to fifteen cents.
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