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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1982
Page
4
A Sunday study says military spending drains funds from most U S cities, hitting Frost Belt metros hardest. The report notes heavier burdens on already stressed communities and outlines broader regional impacts across urban areas.
Five farm groups announce a Farm Borrowers Bill of Rights to be unveiled at a National Farm Crisis Day rally in Nevada Iowa. The action caps a 10 month drive to protect farm borrowers seeking credit amid tough economic times. Covered on the farm page 8B.
Iowa City officials study a 5 percent hotel motel local option tax projected to raise 89054 annually now and 154392 after a proposed downtown high rise. The informal council session considers uses for the anticipated revenues, contingent on voter approval in November.
A man attempting to enter animal enclosures at the New York Central Park Zoo was killed by a polar bear named Scandy after gaining access to the 12 foot cage. The 1,200 pound bear moved and submerged the body in the cage as police investigated.
Washington officials say talks of a summit have all but vanished as U S and Soviet mischief in Poland Afghanistan and elsewhere continues. Shultz Gromyko talks seen as a basic get acquainted session with limited progress on arms control while concerns over Brezhnev health and Soviet behavior persist.
Iowa state records show Medicaid spending increased by 19 million dollars in the 1982 fiscal year to 284 million while the number of recipients fell by about 9 000. Rising hospital charges nursing home reimbursements and drug payments drove the increase.
Iowa DSS says October and December butter handouts will pause due to slow USDA processing. Butter stored in 68 pound blocks must be cut to one pound units before delivery, with shipments promised in November and January. Charles Palmer confirms ongoing distribution as fast as possible despite shortages.
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