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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1984
Page
3
Preliminary figures from the Iowa Department of Transportation show 505 people killed in traffic crashes in 1983, 25 more than 1982, but the year-end total remains the second lowest since 1945. Snowblankets eastern Iowa. up to 5 inches fell Sunday. The coldest December on record across many cities. Weather.
Nation endures record cold while long range forecasts miss the mark. National Weather Service predictions called for mild conditions in parts and uncertainty about the Midwest. The piece notes surprise among forecasters and references multiple weather and crime context from across sections.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a blue collar city U S Steel cuts 790 jobs at its plant. Social workers warn rising unemployment worsens family problems and broader despair among residents already hit by job losses.
FBI officials say 12 and 13 year olds in new immigrant communities recruit in Chinese and Vietnamese groups. The gangs prey on their own communities by extortion murder and narcotics, building strength across the United States.
As 1984 opens Washington signals a more conciliatory U S posture toward the Soviet Union. Officials describe Soviet leaders as rational and meeting with George Shultz in Sweden is planned amid questions about resuming arms talks. The Tass reaction warns against overoptimism while McFarlane and Rowny praise dialogue and readiness to negotiate.
American experts say Grenadians were subjected to significant Marxist indoctrination during the four year Soviet Cuban Grenada alliance. Michael Ledeen notes the effort included propaganda and practical training, with Cuban help in mass rallies sound systems cartoons and billboards. He finds no evidence the airport project was for MiG jets.
A survey of 108 WVU medical school graduates from 1962 to 1982 finds nearly half are not totally satisfied with their jobs due to heavy workloads and minimal domestic help. Despite dissatisfaction, none want to switch careers. Average salary among respondents was about $61,000, with 91 women replying to salary questions.
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