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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1984
Page
2
A compact listing mentions Black Velvet Canadian Andre White Champagne and Andre Pink Champagne along with T.J. Swann and Mellow Days brands and varieties including Champagne and Lambrusco Riunite.
The bankruptcy court in Oklahoma City approved Wilson Foods Corp. revised plan of reorganization and the right to seek bondholder and creditor votes. The ruling signals momentum for Wilson in its publicized bid to take over IBP Inc. and challenges Occidental Petroleum’s position, with multiple suits still unsettled.
Washington reports a 69.4 billion dollar trade deficit for 1983, up 62 percent from 1982. Analysts warn the gap could exceed 100 billion in 1984, risking growth and prompting calls for protection. Malcolm Baldrige updates projections while C. Fred Bergsten warns of deeper economic impact.
Cartoon caption jokes about a turtle burdened by home life. The humor centers on slow movement and reluctance to leave familiar surroundings, implying a domestic twist on turtle patience.
Iowa officials approve a 5.8 percent price hike on wine and spirits starting August 1 to help balance the state budget. Critics warn border counties may lose sales while supporters say higher revenue aids new substance abuse programs and governor’s finance goals.
Hurricane force Santa Ana winds fanned brush fires across California killing three people and burning or damaging dozens of homes. Fires surged near Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge as 80 to 100 mph gusts toppled trees and downed power lines, with evacuations and widespread outages amid two days of firestorms across multiple counties.
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