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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1983
Page
4
Gary Snyder of Marion leads a double life as a daytime businessman while moonlighting as a reserve police officer and dispatcher on evenings and weekends. He grew up on James Bond thrillers and now cherishes family life.
Democratic presidential hopeful Reuben Askew denounces the MX missile and opposes a nuclear arms freeze during a Des Moines rally. He addressed Iowa Democrats on policy and defense.
A 9 year old Cambodian boy returns home to find his parents dead in a tree. Seven years later Savann Sing escapes the nightmare and arrives in America as Linn County Iowa's first foster placement for a parentless Cambodian child.
Police arrested more than 50 protesters at Strategic Air Command headquarters as some poured human blood during a Sunday peace demonstration. Military authorities detained 208 people entering the Nebraska base, amid broader coverage inside the paper.
Amid financial storms and disasters, insurance demand grows as investors seek protection. The article notes broader sales to homeowners motorists and businesses, highlighting resilience of the insurance sector.
Doris Engstrom explains why the word parenting resonates in fair life. She notes parenting embodies security companionship discipline and love and argues the livestock show ring offers a clear view of parents watching their children.
The Justice Department widens an inquiry named Yamscam into allegations of sweet potato price fixing in North Carolina, the top yam producing state, as reported on the farm page 6B.
In Rancho Mirage California a battle over a 65 to 85 million Mirada luxury project pits former President Ford and singer Sinatra against activists led by Susan Marx. Opponents warn the 250 room hotel and 160 villas would threaten bighorn sheep and hills behind City Hall. The City Council aims to vote Aug 25 after zoning fights and a federal lawsuit threat.
At 3:19 to 3:44 a.m. three suspicious fires struck Cedar Rapids neighborhoods. The W S Todd residence porch and front end burned, two residents fled, a backyard shed fire occurred, and a Clement Croney pickup was gutted. A third car fire on Seventeenth Street NE caused minimal damage. Police and fire inspectors continue checks.
The Salvadoran guerrillas pull back to mountain border camps as the army conducts aggressive campaigns in San Vicente and Usulutan. Officials say the lull reflects a strategic pause, while rebels claim they are digesting inbound recruits and arms. A bank raid in Usulutan failed against rapid Army response.
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