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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1983

Page

6

Walesa speech published as Poland seeks to ease tensions

The Polish state media printed Lech Walesa's ten minute address amid tensions before Solidarity's third anniversary. Police arrested seven for leaflets calling large demonstrations. Walesa urged talks with the government while Jakubszki rejected talks and warned against unrest.

Warsaw Poland Solidarity Lech Walesa Gdansk Szczecin Pisa Walesa Mieczyslaw Rakowski Rakowski

Andropov’s arms statement disappoints U S

A senior administration official said the United States was disappointed by Yuri Andropov’s arms-control statement. He argued the interview in Pravda failed to address two core obstacles: no new Western missiles in Europe and universal limits including the Soviet force in Asia. The official noted Andropov’s claim of destroying those missiles would not suffice without parity and broader caps.

Bernard Gwertzman New York Times Washington United States Yuri V. Andropov Europe Pravda Moscow Soviet Union Andropov Western Alliance Asia European Soviet Asia West Germany Britain Italy Belgium Netherlands State Department Geneva

Americans favor tougher education rules and more homework

A Gallup Poll of 1,540 adults finds Americans support stricter education requirements and more homework to boost learning. Most back grade promotions only if passing tests, desire more math and science in high school, and favor a year of foreign language for college-bound students.

Bloomington Ind Gallup Phi Delta Kappan Indiana University Reagan National Commission On Excellence In Education U.S

Gunman and hostage die after bank robbery shootout

In Escondido California a bank robbery led to a chase ending in a fatal shootout. Police say a gunman and a female hostage were killed. one officer wounded and two others arrested. A 2-year-old child was found safe in the getaway van. Leslie Landersman 22 of Escondido was identified as the hostage. The gunman was named as Gary Campbell from Daytona Beach Florida.

Escondido Calif Crocker National Bank Charles Ashegreen Ashegreen Jeffrey Sweet Palomar Hospital Leslie Landersman Gary Campbell Daytona H, Fla

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