28 Jan 1982
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1982
Page
1
Guerrillas from M-19 seized an Aerotal Boeing 727 from Bogota to Pereira. The plane diverted to Cali where 44 of 128 aboard were released. The craft later crashed into an army truck during refueling as authorities surrounded the airstrip.
DES MOINES The local option tax bill failed to pass final Senate vote 25 to 24 after Sen. Julia Gentleman dissented. Sen. Readinger then switched his vote and filed a motion to reconsider, keeping the measure alive for a possible comeback in a few days. The proposal would let cities or counties seek voter approval to levy a surtax on income taxes or a fixed vehicle fee, with proposals to earmark revenue for property tax relief debated and rejected.
Linn County saw record weekly unemployment claims with 6 341 for the week ending Jan 9 and 6 264 for Jan 16 while 6 012 were filed last week. Job Service of Iowa paid a record 8 56 million in benefits as 60 600 claimed in early January. Officials warn the unemployment fund could be exhausted by April if trends continue.
A crowded passenger express rammed a freight train and derailed in Algeria, causing at least 130 deaths and 146 injuries in a mountainous quake zone. Survivors described the chaos as rescuers rushed to the scene after the crash.
Virginia school official says illegal drug use among youth is no longer protest driven but widespread. Teens testifying say school is a party with crowded bathrooms and even teachers using drugs. A 17 year old girl recalls starting drinks at age 11 and abusing substances while babysitting.
The article argues for redirecting federal education funds to emphasize arithmetic basics in Washington. It stresses foundational math skills as essential for effective use of financial aid and long term student outcomes.
Iowa lawmakers review a 26.5 million demolition and reconstruction plan for Fort Madison. Plans tear down 11 buildings, keep three cellhouses and key facilities, and add six new structures to house prison industries, offices, kitchen and dining, recreation, and education. The move follows a riot causing about 1 million in damages and settlements to improve inmate conditions.
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