13 Apr 1984
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1984
Page
1
Arab militants hijacked a bus with about 40 Israelis, forcing it toward the Egyptian border. Israeli troops stopped the vehicle, shot out tires and fuel, rescued hostages, with six wounded. Two hijackers were reportedly killed. bomb experts searched for explosives.
The House and Senate condemn CIA run mining of Nicaraguan ports by a 281 to 111 and 84 to 12 vote. Lawmakers clash over U S policy as Easter recess looms and aid for El Salvador stalls.
The Senate backed a $2 liquor tax rise and kept a $0.20 wine tax hike on hold as part of a deficit-reduction bill aiming to raise $48 billion in three years. the House approved a separate $4 billion spending cut package, removing a doctor-fee cap provision and trimming veterans and welfare programs.
Opinion humor phrase urges readers to guard the mind against unwanted ideas. The joke implies openness invites wasteful or false notions and warns to keep discernment sharp. A light warning in a witty aside about intellectual hygiene.
The Iowa House rejected 63 to 36 a $30 million state share for a World Trade Center and 49 to 45 a feasibility study, plus 46 to 53 a shell measure to keep the idea alive. Gov. Branstad admits his push failed to sway voters.
Iowa State Climatologist Paul Waite calls March depression for residents, noting it as the snowiest since 1965 and coldest since 1975. Statewide averages show 5 degrees below normal, over 14 inches of snow, 22 cloudy days, 4 clear days, and weak sunshine. Heating demand rose 16.5 percent. year to date is 6.4 percent above normal. Local highs reached 64 degrees, while Rock Rapids and Cresco hit 15 below zero.
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