16 Feb 1984
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1984
Page
1
The fragment indicates spring is delayed with people eager for outdoor time while car wash facilities report heavy activity and a request to turn to further weather coverage at 11A. The source emphasizes lingering cool conditions and ongoing swamping of services.
Militias swept hills south of Beirut routing the Lebanese army and seizing Khalde on the main coastal highway near the Beirut airport. Marines held a narrow strip to a green beach landing zone with no fighting around the base, as U S officials and Amin Gemayel discussed an eight point plan including peace accord abrogation and UN forces. Washington officials signaled Marines may stay offshore for a year or more amid regional diplomatic efforts.
Terrorists killed American director Leamon Hunt of the multinational Sinai force by firing into his bulletproof car as it arrived at his home. Two attackers fled on foot after the ambush, with responsibility claimed by a group seeking departure of imperial forces from Lebanon. Hunt died at San Giovanni Hospital at 8:12 p m local time.
A light joke observes that if wives aimed to please husbands they would hurry their attire, delivering a quick quip about domestic routines and fashion in a playful tone.
Five area school superintendents propose allowing districts to levy up to 2 percent of budgets to fund comprehensive school improvement plans. Money would back inservice sessions and curriculum development rather than pay raises, with districts required to set goals and measure progress. Local boards back the idea as a targeted investment rather than quick fixes.
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