May Day Protests Test Government Warning Over Solidarity
Lech Walesa on May Day asserts workers may observe the holiday as they wish, despite a government warning that Solidarity protests could threaten the pope's upcoming visit. Also noted: Kennedy declines UAW speech due to remembrance of his brother's assassination in Dallas. Rooney ends movie career after Supreme Court ruling on residuals. Eye contact study explores varied meanings across two people.
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Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
United Auto Workers
Dallas
U.S
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Mickey Rooney
U.S. Supreme Court
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Communicating
Syracuse University
Akeem Olajuwon weighs NBA draft if Houston option guaranteed
The Houston Chronicle reports that Akeem Abdul Olajuwon, University of Houston seven foot center, would forfeit collegiate eligibility to enter the NBA draft if guaranteed a Houston playing slot. The copyright story appeared on Sports page 1C Wednesday.
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University of Houston
National Basketball Association
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Houston Chronicle
Reagan tax plan targets farmers who plow too much land
The Reagan administration proposes penalties on farmers for excessive plowing of fragile rural land. Officials warn that failing to protect remaining resources could leave future generations short of farm land to meet food and fiber needs.
Economy posts 3.1 percent growth in first quarter
Washington reports a 3.1 percent annual growth rate for Q1, slower than expected. Baldrige calls it a modest rebound with potential for lasting recovery if deficits are reduced, while Regan and Speakes note the pace remains within target range. Analysts see signs of recovery despite below-forecast momentum.
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Treasury
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White House
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Jerry Jasinowski
National Association of Manufacturers
Baldrige
U.S
Wharton Econometrics
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids crime down 16 percent in 1982
FBI compiled statistics show Cedar Rapids crimes fell 16 percent in 1982 from 1981 with declines across assaults and robberies. Burglary and theft drop 14 15 percent respectively while arson rose from 44 to 57 incidents. Police cite Neighborhood Watch impact but attribute the drop to multiple factors.
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FBI
Iowa
Raymond Baker
Gazette of Cedar Rapids Address and Subscription Rates
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates by carrier 1.95 per week by mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 9.20 for 4 weeks 95.00 for 52 weeks. Other states and U S Territories 125.00 for 52 weeks. USPS 095680.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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