18 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1980
Page
1
A jammed Paramount Theatre roared as a group of folk singers performed on Thursday night. The scene filled Page 13A with lively audience energy and a note of local cultural interest.
Barry Manilow files suit against a New York customization company seeking 15000 dollars for work done on his van. The note appears among a string of brief item highlights from the paper.
After-dinner speakers are urged to wrap up if no oil is struck within ten minutes. The guidance suggests stopping before the talk stalls, keeping the event efficient and engaging.
Rockwell-Collins announces a layoff of 500 to 600 workers in Cedar Rapids, about 5 percent of the local workforce. About half from production and half salaried staff will be cut by month end, with no plant closures in other Iowa locations.
Government GNP report shows growth at 1.1 percent in Q1, inflation at 11.4 percent, signaling a mild, short recession ahead. Carter predicts inflation may ease later in the year, while banks cut prime lending rates to 4.5 percent.
Iranian leaders warn of resisting U.S. pressure while Carter tightens sanctions. Australia Denmark pledge to join, as European foreign ministers prepare steps. Iran’s Bani Sadr and Ayatollah Khalkhali reject negotiations and warn of blockade possibilities. Denmark says ready to support U.S. efforts.
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