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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1983
Page
3
A car crash killed Franklin G. Hilligas and David Fifield and left a woman injured who was hospitalized with serious injuries. Hilligas, 24, lived at 1414 Oakland Road NE and Fifield, 23, resided at 4900 Kesler Road NW.
A Marion woman who has helped raise 86 foster children over 18 years will be honored today for her contributions to child welfare issues. The event is highlighted in Metro on page 13A.
Forrest Mars Daniel Ludwig and Gordon Getty rank among 15 U S billionaires at Forbes top 400 with Getty holding at least 2.2 billion. Frances Schreuder a New York socialite is convicted of first degree murder in her millionaire father death and faces death or life in prison choosing judge or jury for verdict.
A community support group for obese individuals mixes practical forum discussions with social activities to improve body confidence. Recent pool party attendees revealed several members had not worn swimsuits in over 15 years, highlighting personal progress and shared experience.
A state task force says Iowa spends up to 20 million dollars yearly on unneeded supervisors. The 26 largest departments show high ratios with the OPP, Development Commission, Banking Department, and Beer and Liquor Control highlighted. The group weighs cutting to about 7 to 1, potentially saving nearly 19.8 million annually.
Rockwell-Collins announces 205 employees will be laid off Friday at Cedar Rapids, including 30 salaried workers. The reductions exceed earlier projections as end of fiscal year adjustments and contract closeouts drive the cut. Total Cedar Rapids employment drops from 6,850 to 6,645 with broader company headcount over 11,000 in 1979.
University of Iowa SCOPE and Contemporary Presentations announce Jackson Browne will play Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 29. Tickets go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. with tiered pricing. seating is reserved for about 15,000. The show aligns with a home football game, potentially boosting ticket sales.
Historical note recalls Captain James Cook’s death in 1779 amid clashes with native people in the Sandwich Islands, now Hawaii. The events marked the end of his voyages and left a lasting imprint on exploration history.
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second Class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates by corrier 1.95 per week. mail Morning Editions Sunday seven issues 9.20 for four weeks 95.00 for 52 weeks. AP has exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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