Ali in Quad Cities for Mercy Mission
Muhammad Ali visits the Quad Cities on a mercy mission as part of a series of civic events. The page note references coverage on page 6B.
03 Apr 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1981
Page
1
Muhammad Ali visits the Quad Cities on a mercy mission as part of a series of civic events. The page note references coverage on page 6B.
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The Labor Department reports unemployment at 7.3 percent while the Producer Price Index rises 1.3 percent in March, led by energy and food costs. Finished energy goods soar 6.1 percent, gasoline up 7.5 percent, heating oil 9 percent, amid crude oil price changes and oil price shifts. Total employment climbs to 98.4 million with the average private workweek at 35.4 hours.
The Reagan administration routes new food and possible economic aid to Poland while prepping for potential Soviet intervention. Pentagon analysis notes intensified border activity and growing U S concern. Vice President Bush announces food aid as Solidarity threats recede briefly but tensions remain high.
Rainfall sweeps Eastern Iowa easing a heat wave as Cedar Rapids reports light showers. Forecasters expect lingering showers and possible severe storms tonight with 45 to 50 degree lows. Temperatures rebound to the 50s and 60s into Sunday and Monday with cooler, breezy conditions by week’s end.
FBI confirms an explosive bullet struck the president and lodged in his left lung while Brady sustained a brain injury. White House officials report Reagan's fever is a common post injury symptom as doctors note the chest X ray shows the lung fully expanded and incisions clean. Brady remains in critical condition with improving consciousness and fever.
Mayor Duane Tadlock declared a rabies emergency in Wellman as rabid animals found around the city prompt a policy to destroy roaming pets. Nine residents have received rabies shots. veterinarians cite skunks as the disease source and urge vaccinations.
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