22 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1980
Page
1
March consumer prices rose 1.4 percent, boosting Social Security benefits by 14.3 percent starting in July. The average retirement check will rise by $41 to $330, costing the government $16.8 billion this year. Prices remain high with food up 1.1 percent in March and energy easing slightly.
The report notes Donnie Duncan’s 1980 Cy squads will be dominated by sophomores as a preview of the football season. Farm editor Al Swegle covers farm issues from Washington on the economic front, offering a skeptical view of the sector’s future. The piece also mentions a young editor praising Saturday Review while aiming to improve it and references Cedar Rapids massage ordinance compliance as an upcoming issue.
A quoted plea notes many people already find parking spaces before you, urging quick action and awareness of busy spots. The remark frames parking as a common difficulty and highlights competition in urban areas.
European Economic Community foreign ministers agreed in principle to impose sanctions on Iran to support efforts for releasing hostages in Tehran. Plans include a trade blockade with downgrading of diplomatic ties and an embargo on new contracts, with a Naples meeting to review progress and a May 31 target if no hostages are freed.
Iowa experiences a spell of July like warmth with many cities setting April records. A cooling front moves in by Wednesday bringing daytime highs 15 to 25 degrees lower and relief from the heat. Grass fires and increased power use accompany the spell as Cedar Rapids Des Moines and other cities post new records.
In Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania voters weighed Kennedy and Bush as Carter and Reagan lead nationwide. Kennedy called it an uphill battle while Bush predicted a good outcome though not quitting. Reagan aimed to win a majority of the 83 Republican delegates as turnout neared 50 percent in a mild sunny day.
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