21 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1981
Page
1
Weather forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday. Lows around 20 degrees tonight. Wednesday highs dip into the low to mid 30s with light northwesterly winds. Weather details on page 2A.
A wedding note tale shows a mother in law taking charge of sender duties after the bride failed to send thanks. The page 7A item frames family etiquette as a domestic note on postwedding expectations.
Linn County residents must renew motor vehicle licenses by February 1 to avoid a 5 percent penalty. An additional 5 percent penalty applies if the license is placed in the lower right corner by March 14. The treasurer’s office will stay open until 7 p.m. on specified days for renewals, with regular hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The piece argues stricter immigration laws could have improved the United States by influencing policies affecting Native American groups. It presents a historical perspective on how differing immigration approaches shape national policy and demographics.
The Reagan administration refused to commit to the terms of the Iran hostage release agreement after a review. Spokesman William Dyess said the provisions would be studied over several days, while 52 freed hostages arrived at Wiesbaden hospital in West Germany to call home. The deal involves lifting the embargo and transferring frozen assets and claims to Iran, with the IMF tribunal to resolve disputes.
FBI unable to verify allegations against Labor Secretary designate Raymond Donovan after a large scale investigation. Senator Hatch hopes for a second hearing and quick vote while the probe continues. President Reagan’s cabinet picks face partisan friction as Caspar Weinberger’s confirmation proceeds amid conservative opposition.
Senator Edward M Kennedy and his wife Joan confirm plans to divorce after 23 years of marriage. The couple have lived apart with Joan often joining Edward during his 1980 presidential bid. They cite mutual agreement and will begin appropriate legal proceedings with their children aware.
Katy Koob, 42, one of six Koob sisters, called family in the hours after her release as one of the former American hostages freed from Iran after 444 days. Her sister Vivian Homeyer recalled the late call from West Germany and the family's joy in Tampa and Jesup.
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