Cedar Rapids Air Strike Impacts Flights and Freight
Local airline managers report subdued travel as the strike spreads fear among passengers. United and Ozark note reduced flights but ample space. freight declines vary by company while Purolator sees a brief uptick. Postal service cites isolated mail delays but overall normal movement.
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Dennison
United Airlines
Gilbert
Marvin Knipp
Wathan Flying Service
Larry Walling
Burlington North Air Freight, Inc
Purolator Courier Corp
Jim DeWeerdt
Purolator
DeWeerdt
Bob Mootz
Cedar Rapids U. S. Postal Service
Mootz
Striking Controllers Face Dismissals and Government Plan
Striking air traffic controllers faced mass firings as 959 notices were issued with others to come. Officials said military controllers would bolster airports as the administration prepared to use 2,000 of 10,000 reserves while FAA monitoring continued and lawmakers sought resolution.
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Harri Henschler
U.S
Bradshaw
Europe
Chicago
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
International Association of Machinists
Gergen
California
Air Force One
Cedar Rapids
J. Lynn Helms
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Helms
Ment
Poli
Steve Wallaert
Fairfax County
Washington
Wallaert
Oklahoma City
Secretary of Transportation
Drew Lewis
Lewis
Congress
Reagan
Carter
Landlord Tactics Spark Fear in 48-Unit Building
Tenants describe draconian rules and constant surveillance after the Latoras bought the building in January. Two elderly residents were found dead and a third tenant died after a confrontation with the landlord amid reports of burglaries and forced isolation.
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Janet Adams
Latoras
Ronda Nager
Miss Nager
Gold
Robert Latora
Miss Laufer
Mastering the Safety Play in a Bridge Hand
In this Bridge puzzle from Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag a student misguesses a heart play but learns a perfect safety line to guarantee contract success. The professor confirms the win with a two heart squeeze idea and a guaranteed follow up to defeat East West trumps and later diamonds. The column invites readers to work out other combinations.
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Oswald Jacoby
Alan Sontag
East
West
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Defense budget plans push for 7 percent real growth target
Weinberger pressed for a steady five to six year defense buildup at 7 percent real growth while Pentagon sources noted separate program packages could exceed dollar guidelines. Contingency cuts of about 5 percent were drawn up if economic growth underperforms, with potential late year decisions likely.
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Par Weinberger
White House
Pentagon
Office of Management and Budget
Weinberger
Wedding Blues and Family Feud Over Father’s Wife
Dear Abby advises the bride to choose a smaller wedding so both parents may attend. The letter details a bitter six year divorce, a rich father willing to fund a large ceremony only with his new wife, and a mother who will refuse to attend if she accompanies him. The second query rejects forced involvement in scouting, urging gentle presentation of benefits.
Janet Guthrie Opens Up On Racing Beauty Needs
Racecar driver Janet Guthrie spoke with Beauty Digest about her skin care while racing. She says dust and grime require protection and prefers a lightweight moisturizer that lets her skin breathe.
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Janet Guthrie
Beauty Digest Magazine
Iran to Buy $10 Billion U.S. Military Equipment Agreement
Five years ago officials announced an agreement allowing Iran to purchase ten billion dollars worth of U S military gear. The deal reflected a milestone in defense trade amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Iran
U.S
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