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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1983
Page
11
Christian Wazzan and six ministers held intensive talks to free kidnapped men and keep the army in Aley and Chouf. Pierre Gemayel urged war, while the army, uniting for the first time since 1975 76, pounded Druse positions near Beirut as casualties rose with five killed and 30 wounded including seven soldiers.
A dry first stretch of July brought minimal rainfall and several grass fires near I 380, west Bertram rail lines, and in Lisbon as heat peaked across Iowa. Temperatures hit or neared records in Davenport Fort Dodge Des Moines Iowa City Ottumwa Burlington Newton Waterloo and Shenandoah with 98 to 101 degrees. A 15 to 30 mph westerly wind provided brief relief, and a weak high pressure system forecast today through Monday will lower temperatures to mid 80s with humidities easing.
Chad forces and Libyan troops fought a pincer action from north and west of the town backed by air strikes. The garrison at Faya Largeau has been resupplied with weapons including American Re Deye missiles. Reagan and Diouf met in Washington to urge stronger French action to defend Chad while acknowledging shared U S fears about Khadafy's aims in the region.
Midnight wind is N at 10 mph. Sunset 8 13, sunrise 6 11. Yesterday high 73, low 49, no precipitation. Record highs and lows are 100 in 1941 and 47 in 1930. Forecast shows little rain Sat Mon with highs 85 to 95 and lows 60s to low 70s. In Las Vegas flash floods close I 15 and the Strip after 3 4 feet of water.
Canadian report notes Wednesday temperatures with Calgary missing Regina data. Highs reach mid 80s Fahrenheit in some regions while lows fall near the 50s, with scattered conditions across cities.
At 10 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Administrative Office Building, Linn County supervisors will hold an informal meeting. At 10:30 the board will consider zoning matters.
Events include authentic costumed dancers crafts and village exhibits with performances at 1:30 and 7 p.m. daily admission three dollars for adults two dollars for children under sixteen free for under five. Also listed Sidney Rodeo Fayette County Fair Iowa State Fair and South Pacific at Spillville with reservations and contact numbers.
On the Movies Movies page from 6B five years ago reports renewed clashes in Bei Rut between Lebanese Christian forces and Syrian troops despite a prior truce. The conflict description highlights ongoing hostilities and regional tension affecting civilians and security.
U.S. officials say a Charley class nuclear powered Soviet submarine sank in the North Pacific near Kamchatka in June. It is unclear if missiles or warheads were aboard. Salvage by the Soviet Navy, with CIA past ties to the Glomar Explorer, suggests possible nuclear armament aboard.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art plans a guided trip to Minneapolis Institute of Arts for the Grant Wood Retrospective. The $60 package covers bus transport, gala centennial event on Sept 24, and Sept 25 private tour. Advance $20 due by Monday. Aug 26 payment deadline. hotel costs extra at Northstar Hotel. Call 366-4111 to reserve.
Max the three year old mutt is ordered destroyed after neighbors complain of constant barking. Thomas Atkinson, the officer who owns Max, appeals with lawyer Joseph Pennington seeking a jury trial while humane society officials urge saving the dog amid public outrage and regional concern.
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