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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1981
Page
3
The Austin Fire Department repositioned a ladder to rescue two hot air balloonists after a landing error left them tangled in a stadium light tower late Thursday. Pilot Nancy Montgomery attributed the mishap to pilot error.
Washington officials clash over the Social Security shortfall by 1986 with White House projections of 40 billion and Congress forecasts of 63.5 billion. Administration says Reagan cuts could halve the gap though lawmakers demand concrete proposals by March.
Pope John Paul II toured Cebu Davao Bacolod Iloilo urging Christians and Muslims to end the Mindanao war that has killed tens of thousands. He warned hacenderos to treat workers fairly, urged unity on Mindanao, and praised social justice amid guards and large crowds.
Police issued lookouts as Atlanta broadens its dragnet for Curtis Walker a 13 year old boy last seen Thursday afternoon near his northwest Atlanta home. The city seeks federal aid funding amid the ongoing multi case probe into the murder and disappearance of black children, with Gov Busbee pressing for 208475 in state funds and Mayor Jackson pursuing 1.5 million federal support. The 18 cases date back to July 1979 involving seven to fifteen year olds.
Japanese Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki will tour the United States from May 4 to 9, meeting President Reagan and other leaders. Officials say defense policy and auto trade will top the agenda, with Chrysler's financial trouble cited as a factor influencing U S industry confidence.
The Las Vegas Hilton resumes operations a week and a half after a blaze killed eight and injured 192. In court, busboy Philip Cline was arraigned on eight counts of murder and one count of arson, held without bail, with his claim of an accidental start disputed by officials.
Cuban occupiers at the Ecuadorean Embassy in Havana surrendered the weapons they brought and allowed Ambassador Jorge Perez Concha and other hostages to leave. The broadcast said 31 Cubans remained inside the building and noted Cuba’s firm stance against negotiations with the hijackers. The 31 had entered the embassy on February 13 demanding safe transport and asylum.
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