12 Jun 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1981
Page
1
A vivid feature teases a profile of a rugged outdoors figure described as a living and breathing blend of Grizzly Adams and a GI drill instructor. The piece signals deeper coverage on page 1B highlighting conservationist pursuits.
The National Park Service reports about 10,000 landmarks require roughly 300 million dollars in maintenance. The piece weighs whether funding can cover critical restorations amid ongoing budget constraints.
Iowa Beef Processors announces expansion into a new business park. Plans include facility construction and job creation in the region as part of a broader growth strategy.
The article notes Dottie West’s new album carries a country flavor primarily through her voice. It highlights a slick presentation and strong vocal character, implying a blend of polished production with traditional country inflections.
A seven bedroom country house prompts talk of entertaining grandchildren while ex spouses clash in a Dear Abby column. The Iowa Legislature may hold a second special session and a U I official moves to Ohio State, narrowing presidential possibilities. Ga zette notes plant closings and higher Kirkwood costs.
A humorous line notes gross income as the midpoint between what a wife tells friends and what a boss thinks a person is worth. The quote satirizes how earnings are perceived by different audiences.
Arab League foreign ministers convened in Baghdad to urge cutoffs of trade and diplomatic ties with Israel. Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy urged Arabs to bomb Israeli reactors, while U S President Reagan sought calm and kept weapons deals with Israel under review despite halting four F-16 deliveries.
A federal grand jury is examining Rockwell International for allegedly charging NASA on space shuttle and other contracts under cost plus arrangements. FBI and NASA inspector general reports allege falsified records and overcharges tied to the Apollo era. Rockwell faces mounting legal costs paid by NASA.
Cabinet shake up in Poland removes five ministers including one tied to the beatings probe. Jaruzelski proposes a major reshuffle to avert economic ruin while offering talks with Solidarity to boost coal production and raise productivity amid a deepening crisis.
Rescuers dug to within inches of a 6 year old boy trapped 118 feet down a well. Alfredo Rampi, ill with a heart condition, told President Pertini he was OK as officials said a rescue was imminent.
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