02 Mar 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1981
Page
1
The gossip column notes a lively gathering at Madison Square Garden with high energy and cultural chatter. Readers are invited to check Dear Abby and follow-up pages for more on gifts and letters. The edition highlights space shuttle plans, Carol Burnett’s lawsuit coverage, and sports results from Iowa and Oklahoma.
A warranty note states if customers are not completely satisfied they may return the unused portion of the bottle for a refund of the unused money. The text cites a cheerfully refunded policy and mentions copyright.
El Salvador reported three guerrilla attacks as U S Secretary Haig cited assurances that Nicaragua would stop arms shipments to Salvadoran rebels. Army said 15 guerrillas were killed in ambush recoveries near Suchitoto while Conchagua volcano fell under government control after four days of combat.
New Orleans police Detective John Walters fired into a high school band at the Bacchus parade wounding drum major Ray Johnson and spectator John Barker while bystanders Gary Bartley suffered powder burns. The officer was suspended for an unauthorized discharge amid unclear circumstances.
President Reagan told urban mayors that the Urban Development Action Grants function will be preserved but folded into a new Community Development Support Program with a slight funding cut. He warned of a political gauntlet from self interested groups while pledging reform of overlapping federal programs and a leaner approach to tax cuts and spending.
The man identified as Mather faced murder and possible arson charges after a wind driven blaze at the Executive Inn destroyed three quarters of the 106 room motel. Dale Darnell 15 and Cheryl Martz 12 were killed. 11 others injured including five firefighters. Darnell was Durant wrestling team manager. Bodies found on the second floor corridor. Services held in Durant with memorials planned for hundreds of students.
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