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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1981
Page
3
A commuter bus crashed into a bridge abutment on Interstate 95 and plunged 60 feet into Chopawamsic Creek near Quantico Virginia. Ten people died and at least 14 were injured as rescuers freed trapped passengers and authorities began investigations.
Pope John Paul II declared the church will never dilute its bans on divorce abortion polygamy and artificial birth control and upheld priestly celibacy in Cebu. He urged fidelity to Christ as the church’s constant teaching while over 1 million worshippers cheered along a 7.4 mile route.
Britain faces a major coal miners strike as 50 000 of 230 000 miners walk out with others set to vote. Plans to close 23 money losing mines were canceled amid a crisis shaking Prime Minister Thatcher s credibility.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP engineers report strong test data and expect Columbia engines to ignite Friday in a final rehearsal before the April inaugural flight. The 20 second burn will deliver 1.4 million pounds of thrust as delays extend the countdown.
The government reached agreements with hard line farmers in Rzezsow and student strikers in Lodz ending 47 day protests. The deals promise more aid for private farmers and prompt students to return to classes as the Jaruzelski administration seeks calm after months of dissident action.
A lumber truck runaway crashed into Stoops Restaurant in Frostburg Maryland, bursting into flames and killing at least three people while injuring 26 and damaging more than a dozen parked vehicles. Police identified victims including Charles Mitter and his son in law Gary Marsh, with Ruth Bowen among the deceased.
A dense fog crash on Interstate 20 three miles west of Terrell Texas involved 40 to 50 vehicles during the morning rush. One person died and at least seven were injured as the pileup began about 8:15 am with Dallas-bound commuters negotiating the four lane highway.
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