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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1981

Page

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First Car Plate Costs a Dollar a Century Ago

A Cedar Rapids man wins damages after an elevator accident in a civil case. The newspaper notes broad policy topics including tighter trespass laws and higher hunting and fishing license fees while signaling new steps in South Korea after martial law was lifted.

Cedar Rapids South Korea

Unclear Sports Scores From Page Notes

Fragmentary score line shows East Central Iowa Benton 66 and Dyersville Wamac jon 66 with Monticello PBamutre advancing 6. details and context are missing from the readable text.

Jon Monticello

Mirror and Scale Proverb Reflected in Commentary

A compact aphorism noting that outcomes mirror input, comparing effort to reflection in a mirror and measurements to what is placed on a scale. The line emphasizes proportional consequences between actions and results.

Hostages freed from Iran face homecoming and trauma

After 444 days in captivity in Iran the 52 American hostages begin private reunions with families at West Point and plan meetings with President Reagan in Washington. Doctors warn of trauma including flashbacks while militants deny mistreatment and claim hostages were kept in very good conditions.

Gazette Wiesbaden West Germany Iran William Belk State Department U.S. Military Academy West Point N.Y Reagan Washington Donald Hohman Anna Frankfurt Tehran U.S Shah Saddam Hussein Iraq Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Khomeini

Major quake hits China kills over one hundred in Sichuan village

A 6.9 magnitude quake struck western Sichuan hurting and destroying in Dawu village. Officials report more than 100 killed, many injured, two thirds of homes demolished, roads cracked and communications disrupted. Chengdu felt no tremor.

Peking UPI China Dawu Sichuan Chengdu

Quiet Backgammon Taverns Draw Evening Crowds

In several area bars the quiet game Backgammon offers a relaxing pastime with music and socializing. The ancient board game has grown in popularity the past few years.

Inflation Outlook for 1981 panel predicts higher food and energy costs

A congressional Joint Economic Committee briefing outlines forecasts for 1981 with food prices rising about 11 percent and gasoline around 1.50 per gallon. Economists warn wage gains will lag inflation while energy and housing trends reflect policy and market forces, signaling only gradual improvement.

Washington James Clifton U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federal Reserve Board Congressional Joint Economic Committee e@ ENERGY John Lichtblau Petroleum Industry Research Foundation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC Lichtblau Jason Benderly Washington Analysis Corp

January Warm Spell Across Iowa Prompts Outdoor Plans

Mild January weather brings mid-50s across eastern Iowa with Sioux City at 60, Spencer 55, and Fort Dodge 54 as sun returns. Parks and golf course superintendents urge staying off thawed greens to protect grass. readers encouraged to enjoy outdoor chores and family activities before real winter resumes.

Sioux City Spencer Fort Dodge Iowa Grandma Grandpa Cedar Rapids Stan Reinis Reinis

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