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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1981
Page
3
National figure Ralph Nader criticizes the Reagan administration for reportedly killing the federally sponsored Research Safety Vehicle. The claim highlights ongoing debates over government science funding and safety research.
A gasoline blast and ensuing fire in Oelwein claims the life of 61 year old Lorenzo Marcellini. Officials say he suffocated after the explosion destroyed his house, with the incident reported early Saturday on page 18A.
A new report by Community Development Director Jeff Schott praises Marion’s strong finances. The item appears in the newspaper with related notes on education technology, local initiatives, and regional developments across Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Cindy Holden of Long Grove agreed to a 3.8 million dollar out of court settlement after the State Fair of Texas ride collapse that killed one man and injured 17, including Holden who was paralyzed. The accord includes cash and long term benefits. Von Roll Ltd. agreed wind monitors for skyride operators.
Juliana Hacker of Riverside Illinois joins Camus the Coe College Chi Omega mascot as seven fraternities and sororities cheer at a hamburger eating contest. The event raised over 900 for Cedar Rapids counseling service, with more photos on page 33A.
The Chicago Lawyer will publish allegations that Rev Andrew Greeley sought to remove Cardinal Cody to influence a papal election. The plan reportedly included pushing Bernardin into Chicago's archdiocese and the College of Cardinals, with quotes from a diary and an exposé scheme.
Former Des Moines attorney Martin R. Dunn agreed to repay 35492 dollars embezzled from four clients to the Client Security and Attorney Disciplinary Commission. Dunn, disbarred after admitting misappropriation, will pay 10 percent interest and is reported to be in a drug therapy program.
Cheryl Snodgrass and Michael Hood turned themselves in after authorities charged them with first degree murder in the death of Greg Snodgrass. The body was found in the Mississippi River near Blytheville Arkansas with a rock tied around the neck. Police say he was shot in the chest and stabbed multiple times, with the crime believed to have occurred at the Snodgrass home before the body was moved to Arkansas.
Newsweek Gallup poll shows more than two thirds of Americans fear a nuclear conflict with the Soviet Union within ten years. Eighty six percent doubt survival or rate it 50-50. Reagan job approval dips to 51 percent. poll taken Sept 23-24 with 671 adults, margin plus or minus 5 percent.
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