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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1983

Page

11

Marines Die in Lebanon Stir U.S. Debate on Pullout

Two U.S. Marines died in Lebanon as the war powers act scrutiny widened. Goldwater urged bringing troops home while Percy urged retention until Syria and Israel withdraw. Reagan expressed sorrow and offered condolences as McFarlane mapped a limited Israeli pullback and Lebanese replacement.

Special Situation Barry M. Goldwater R-Ariz G.V Sonny” Montgomery Dmiss United States Goldwater Senate Foreign Relations Committee Charles Percy Lebanon Syria Israel Reagan Clark U.S Speakes White House Ortega Losey Marines Robin Jacksonville N.C Heather John Losey Weinberger Marine Corps Beirut International Airport Robert McFarlane Amin Gemayel Beirut Paris Druse Walid Jumblatt McFarlane

Weather report for region with warm weekend forecast

Extended forecast shows little rainfall Thursday through Saturday with high temperatures from 85 to 95 and overnight lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. The national extremes list 35 at West Yellowstone and 111 at Lake Havasu City. Canadian cities report varied temperatures with Regina 49/81 and Edmonton 42/80.

West Yellowstone Mont Lake Havasu City Ariz Regina Edmonton Toronto

Pollen Counts and Severe Storms Hit Across Multiple States

Pollen data from the University of Iowa notes three comfort to severe zones with Monday’s count at 207. Strong thunderstorms struck the northern Plains with tornadoes near Milbank South Dakota and high winds up to 100 mph in Appleton Wisconsin and Madison. Hail battered Frederick and Hecla North Dakota as heat records broke in Des Moines Columbia and Charleston while forecasts call for widespread thunderstorms and lingering heat across the lower 48.

University of Iowa College of Medicine Northern Plains Milbank S.D Warner Frederick Hecla N.D Oakes Kathryn Wyndmere Minnesota Appleton Madison Upper Great Lakes Marquette Negaunee Mich Gulf Coast States Cecil Field Jacksonville Fla Stewart Ala Fort Lauderdale U.S Des Moines Iowa Columbia Charleston S.C Savannah Atlantic New England Florida Gulf Coast Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Rockies Pacific Coast Upper Ohio Valley Continental Divide Central Pacific Northwest Central Plains Southwest

AFSCME vows to fight layoffs to cut Iowa deficit

Des Moines union leader Don McKee says the 15 000 state employees will oppose across the board layoffs as Iowa faces a 90 million dollar deficit. He proposes delaying capital projects, cutting supervisors, adding a state lottery, and borrowing from the road use tax fund while urging selective cuts and negotiated wage terms.

Afscme Iowa Judy Daubenmier Gazette Des Moines Bureau Des Moines State Employees’ Union Don McKee American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees McKee Statehouse Terry Branstad Branstad

Iowa Faces $90 Million Deficit Without Further Cuts

Deficit projections rise to $90 million as lawmakers debate budget cuts. Governor Branstad seeks consensus and may avoid a special session, while aides discuss across the board reductions and selective cuts to close the gap. Krahl notes drought impact and farm income factors in the estimate.

William Krahl Branstad David Oman Oman Senate Cal Hultman Red Oak Krahl Iowa Avenson

Amana land-use vote eyed to curb development

County officials plan a referendum to create a land-use district for the Amana Colonies including Amana Middle High East West South and Homestead. The proposal seeks a 25 000 acre district with a seven village scope and a trustee board to frame zoning rules amid broad support from local groups.

Mark Bowden Szette Middle Amana Amana Perah Read Iowa County Board of Supervisors Read Amana High School Board of Supervisors Marengo Iowa County Brad Hahn Howard Hagen Des Moines Homestead Hagen Middle High Amana Society Amana Education Association The Amana Preservation Foundation Amana Artists Guild Iowa Iowa Supreme Court Terry Branstad

Lassie Actress Jan Clayton Dies After Illnesses

Los Angeles AP reports actress Jan Clayton, known as Ellen Miller in Lassie from 1954 to 1957, died at 66 in West Hollywood after a long battle with cancer and related ailments. Survivors include her son Joseph Clayton Lerner, two daughters, and her mother. A tribute is set for Thursday night at the Coronet Theater in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Jan Clayton Tommy Rettig Miss Clayton West Hollywood Joseph Clayton Lerner Julie Lerner Coronet Theater

U S envoy Stone pursues peace talks in El Salvador

U S envoy Stone meets with Salvadoran officials and guerrilla representatives in Santa Ana discussions viewed as serious for peace. Monsignor Ravelo and Oscar Bonilla attend, with Molina not speaking. Stone optimistic and planning up to ten days in Latin America as possible meetings with leftists are explored.

Quinones el Salvador Marcos Ravelo Santa Ana Oscar Bonilla Carlos Molina Ravelo Colorensa Eli Salvador Stone U.S Don Hamilton Honduras Magana Central America Latin America State Department Washington

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