Cedar Rapids Faces Population Shift Stagnation Tests Growth
The 1980 census shows Cedar Rapids’ population barely declined since 1970 with zero growth on the horizon. Analysts warn of labor shortages and reduced school demand as the 0-14 group shrinks by 9,000 while the 65 plus cohort grows by 1,000. Retail growth slows, demanding tougher city planning and capital prudence.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids
Mike Millard
Westdale
Hammond
Mommie Dearest Friend Describes Her As A Gutsy Lady
A long time friend and decorator recalls Mommie Dearest as a persnickety neatnik who was irritating yet stimulating. The tribute notes her gutsy personality and lasting influence as a colorful figure in the era.
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Mommie Dearest
Tehran threatens spy trials over hostages as mediation continues
Tehran radio warns that delay by the United States could force Iran to try the 52 American hostages and possibly execute them. Algerian intermediaries carry a new U.S. plan to Tehran while Iran pushes for $24 billion in guarantees. The State Department notes the proposal could end the crisis if Iran accepts, with assets possibly deposited in Algeria as escrow.
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State Department
U.S
Dulles International
Washington
Tehran
Iran
Behzad Nabavi
Tehran Radio
Jack Cannon
Algiers
Carter
Algeria
Explosion Kills Five at Nairobi Norfolk Hotel
An explosion believed to be a bombing struck the Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi on New Year’s Eve killing at least five and wounding 85. Police and officials noted the blast centered in the kitchen and dining areas as a plane sighting spawned speculation of a bombing.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Norfolk Hotel
Ben Gethi
Gethi
Daniel Arap Moi
National Radio
Voice of Kenya Radio
University of Nairobi
Benjamin Maina
Andrew Hicks
John Harris
Shreveport
Vesco flees Nassau after asylum bid ends residency
Fugitive financier Robert Vesco has left Nassau two days after appealing for political asylum. Bahamas officials say the deportation order was not served and Vesco may have departed the Bahamas or Nassau, while his boat Patricia remains docked. Vesco had asked for asylum, citing political persecution and risk of kidnapping if sent to the United States.
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Meleme
George Mosko
Bahamas
Vesco
Clement Maynard
United States
FBI
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West Side
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Sears and Roebuck
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Farmer Burns
Mike Chapman
Toussaint L'Ouverture Tyler
Roosevelt Hotel
Ronald Reagan
Elizabeth Dole
Apple
Genentech
Bob Leaf
Leaf
Pat
Nassau
Bahamas Ministry of Home Affairs
Police
Paul Thompson
Robert Vesco
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