Israelis Bomb Iraqi Reactor Near Baghdad
Israeli air force planes destroyed the Iraqi atomic reactor near Baghdad claiming it was to prevent bomb production. The attack drew U S condemnation with concerns over nuclear proliferation and potential radiation effects, while Israel said its mission was completed and the planes returned safely.
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National parks vacation planning amid system challenges
National parks plan vacation options this year but park systems face a wide range of problems causing limited expected services. Opinion columns discuss crime priorities and regional issues while local Iowa notes cover rural address changes and industry efforts.
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Publishers vie over Janet Cooke scandal talent
Page 3A reports two publishers show interest in the fiction talents blamed for Janet Cooke losing her Pulitzer Prize. The item highlights the debate over the false reporting and the lasting impact on Cooke and the journalism award.
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Secret Shame of Childhood Admission Revealed
A reflective note recalls childhood behavior toward parents and the stealth kept from adults. The writer speaks on respect, memory, and the dawning awareness of consequences. The tone is confessional and retrospective.
Chinese envoy urges looser U S trade rules in Cedar Rapids visit
Chinese ambassador Chai Zemin urged the United States to relax import restrictions to boost two way trade with China. He cited licensing delays on UN sponsored computer shipments to China, praised U S products, and noted plans to export titanium and other metals. The two day Iowa tour included Cornell College, the University of Iowa, farms, Cedar Rapids plants, Des Moines meetings, and a session with Gov. Ray.
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Supreme Court Boosts Equal Pay Claims for Women
In a 5-4 ruling the Supreme Court allows women in jobs dominated by females to use civil rights law to prove pay discrimination against men’s wages. The decision does not endorse comparable worth but creates a new path for wage discrimination suits, sending the Hillsboro Oregon jail matrons case back to federal court for further evidence.
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Linn County reduces 1981-82 poor fund levy by 3.5 cents
Linn County Supervisors cut the 1981-82 poor fund levy by 3.5 cents per thousand after a comptroller order to trim 100000. The move uses higher cash carryover from improved revenues and department savings to lessen the tax impact on homeowners. The budget still faces March 15 state approval and school budget finalization.
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