Wreckage of car kills four Eastern Iowans including coach
Four men died when a 1980 Pontiac Trans Am crashed and burned one mile north of Toronto Clinton County Road E-63. The victims include Olin High School coach John Freeman 30 and three friends from Lowden and Clarence. The wreck occurred after bowling. School officials canceled classes.
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Economy shows steep 5.4 percent GNP drop in Q4
U S economy sinks rapidly as flash Commerce estimates indicate a 5.4 percent annual GNP decline for October December. The contraction rivals early 1980s lows, with economists forecasting further weakness in housing, industry, and unemployment near postwar highs.
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Reagan
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Donald Regan
Robert Ortner
Six Santa Clauses No Waiting Sign Ad
A department store display advertises six Santa Clauses with no waiting time, signaling a quick gift experience. The sign suggests holiday shopping efficiency and cheerful in store service during the season.
Food section previews pre party appetizers this Monday
The Gazette features tasty made before the party appetizers in the upcoming food section published Monday due to the Christmas holiday.
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Reagan moves to abolish CETA in 1983 plan
Administration sources say President Reagan aims to dismantle what remains of the CETA jobs program and replace it with a state grant system in 1983. He would propose a total $2.4 billion for all federal employment and training programs, over ruling budget director Stockman who favored deeper cuts.
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Reagan
David Stockman
Stockman
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Raymond Donovan
CETA director urges Reagan to study program facts
Bob Ballantyne, director of the Linn County CETA Consortium, says Reagan lacks good information on CETA and should study the program before proposing a new job plan. He notes 40 people completed local programs by November end, with 31 gaining employment. Page 14A.
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U S halts Israel pact over Golan vote
The United States suspended implementation of a new strategic cooperation agreement with Israel in protest of Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights. Talks on purchasing Israeli arms were also paused and further actions hinted if Israel blocks a Middle East settlement.
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Evron
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Reagan
Alexander M. Haig
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Caspar Weinberger
Fischer
Dozier Kidnapped by Red Brigades in Verona Prison Claim
Brig. Gen. James Dozier, the top US Army officer in Southern Europe, was abducted by four men posing as plumbers in Verona. The Red Brigades claimed they will subject him to proletarian justice in a so called people’s prison. Police traced a blue Fiat van near Dozier’s home as NATO and Washington denounced the act.
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Snowbound 40-Car Pileup Ties Kennedy Expressway
Police and tow trucks cleared a massive crash on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway during the snowstorm. About 40 vehicles collided, snarling traffic with lanes closed in both directions but no serious injuries reported. Nearly 100 accidents were logged on the expressway that day. Weather details moved to page 12B.
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