03 Apr 1983
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1983
Page
1
Rev. Jack Hooten, pastor of Sharon United Methodist Church, proclaims Easter as a living faith that transcends hardship. He asserts the resurrection enables life from death, hope amid inflation and unrest, and unity with God through Christ’s triumph over death.
In St Peter’s Basilica the pope proclaimed the Resurrection during an Easter vigil marked by the Campanone bell and midnight mass. He urged believers to walk in new life as thousands attended in Rome and millions watched on TV amid the Holy Year of Redemption observances.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko called President Reagan’s interim limit proposal on medium range missiles unacceptable and said there was no chance to base an agreement in Geneva. The State Department quickly rejected the move and urged a flexible Soviet stance as talks resume next month. The exchange followed weeks of public debate over missile deployments in Europe ahead of new Soviet and American forces.
The Labor Department plans final rules relaxing recruitment and promotion requirements for black, women, and Hispanic workers at federal contractors. Officials say the changes reduce employer burden and provide clearer guidance, affecting 20 000 to 30 000 firms and restating relief such as back pay only for identifiable victims.
U.S. Marine Sgt Tim Bergen of Cedar Rapids meets a stray dog named Sam that wandered into his quarters at Beirut airport. Bergen, 21, says he will bring Sam home to Cedar Rapids when he finishes peacekeeping duty in Lebanon.
Inside Haiti's poverty troubles the article describes Eastern Iowans reaching out to touch lives with hope. It highlights community efforts and local response to aid Haitian families in need.
A humor line suggests that frugality may prompt curiosity about other odd traits. The quip hints at budget humor and social perception without detailing any events or persons.
FBI Director William Webster and other high ranking officials visit the Arlington Virginia YMCA Tennis and Squash Club for indoor winter workouts. The scene highlights how prominent figures relax and stay active, sometimes drawing attention for their entourages and parking.
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