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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1983
Page
15
President Reagan vowed a response if attacked as U S forces hit Syrian army positions for the first time in the Lebanon crisis. The strike followed downed air crews and a crash near Jounieh while Syrian officials reported casualties and Iraqis claimed a joint action with Israel was not a coordinated strategy.
Extended forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions Wednesday with a chance of rain or snow Thursday. Highs in the mid-30s, lows in the teens. Colder Friday with a high near 26 and a low around 0. National extremes include 11 below in Havre Montana and 88 above in McAllen Texas.
A powerful storm blanketed the Northeast with heavy snow and ice halting travel as New York and Pennsylvania reported up to half a foot of snow and ice glazed roads. Snow also spread to the Great Basin and Northern Rockies with up to five inches in Ogden Utah and light accumulations in Salt Lake City and Pocatello Idaho. Readings varied from 20s to 80s across regions with rain, thunderstorms, and sun described in the forecast.
Since the Oct. 23 bombing of the Marine HQ killing 239, U.S. reconnaissance flights over the Syrian zone continue while French and Israeli raids respond. About 8,000 Soviet troops now back Syria, manning air defenses and signaling a sobering, destabilizing shift. Syria insists it is not alone amid Israeli and American pressure. Northeastern Syria lies about 200 miles from the Soviet border.
Kela Lyons, 18, of Tomkinsville Kentucky, won the 1984 National Miss T.E.E.N. title in Albuquerque with a 5000 dollar scholarship plus a four year UNM scholarship, 1000 dollar wardrobe and a 2000 dollar appearance contract. Sonia Hartunian, 16, Cedar Rapids, earned 1000 dollars as third runner up. The four runners up each received 1000 dollars.
The eight new fatalities raise U S. toll to 254 in Lebanon including 239 from the Oct 23 truck bombing of Marine headquarters. About 1,500 Marines. Washington officials report heavy clashes near Beirut airport and ongoing U S. retaliation by naval gunfire as President Reagan comments at a White House event. Senate leaders urge patience while preserving protection for Marines.
Families of two Navy fliers shot down in Lebanon await official word on their sons' fates. Lt. Mark Lange and Lt. Robert Goodman are listed missing as Pentagon reports a two-man A-6 and single-pilot A-7 aircraft were downed during strikes on Syrian positions in Lebanon. One crewmate was rescued, another died of injuries, and relatives describe limited information and concern.
Nicaragua's junta leader Daniel Ortega announces amnesty and an election decree as part of a move to smooth ties with the Reagan administration and support a Contadora peace treaty. He warns democracy requires social and economic reforms, cites U.S. interference concerns, and notes thousands fled after the 1979 Sandinista overthrow.
The Cedar Rapids Symphony opened with Jerry Owens world premiere Dances of the Mind conducted by Christian Tiemeyer. The three part miniature reflects shifting thoughts with vivid imagery and color, followed by Brahms Third Symphony and Glinka Overture. The program was filmed for telecast and shown again Sunday and Monday at the Paramount with 8 p.m. start.
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