Labor Party defeats Fraser as Australia votes change
In a defeat for the conservative Coalition led by Malcolm Fraser, the Labor Party wins, Fraser plans to resign as Liberal leader and retire from politics. Legislative debate includes farmer aid ideas such as subsidized interest buydowns for viable managers and a Farm Borrowers Bill of Rights.
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Liberal Party
World
Southfield
Mich
Detroit
Bill Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Edward Ritenour
Iowa Bridges Keep State’s Flowing Across Two Rivers
Iowa borders two navigable rivers and about 300000 motor vehicles cross its bridges daily. The Iowa Department of Transportation is tasked with keeping all bridges in workable order as reported on State, page 17A.
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Johnson County
Lowa
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids Firm Unveils New CAD Architecture Software
Design Data Systems Corp announces a distinctive computer assisted design package for architectural work. The Cedar Rapids firm will unveil the software at A/E Systems 83 in Dallas June 8 to 10, marking national release plans.
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Cedar Rapids Hopes New Participants For Home Fix Up
More than a third of Cedar Rapids community development funds in eight years were used for housing improvements in six neighborhoods. City officials seek additional eligible homeowners to join the program. City Hall Notes, page 20A.
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Four Cedar Rapids area restaurants prepare new lunch dinner options
Four dining establishments in the Cedar Rapids Marion area are gearing up to begin offering patrons new lunch and dinner options this March. The feature appears in Metro Iowa on page 19A.
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Metro-lowa
Algona police end Midwest check scam involving $500000
Algona Iowa police chief earns commendation from the U.S. attorney after dismantling a check cashing scam that targeted Midwestern retailers. The operation totaled about half a million dollars in Canadian traveler’s checks.
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Iowa
U.S. Attorney's Office
Cedar Rapids
Exercise for babies sparks debate over early fitness safety
Health experts say cradle age fitness should be playful and parent led rather than structured classes. They caution that very young bodies benefit from interaction and gentle activity instead of formal exercise programs.
Disney adds world showcase with international glimpses
EPCOT shifts from familiar characters to global scenes with English Beefeater statues Eiffel Tower replicas and possible Mexican parade or American fife and drum performances. Travel section promises new photo opportunities and cultural displays.
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Disney
Epcot
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Chicago GOP nominates Black Democrat rival for mayor
Chicago Republicans throw weight behind a Black Democratic mayoral challenger amid a racially divided city. The GOP faces a weak campaign with no posters or buttons printed and insufficient campaign infrastructure.
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Chicago
GOP
Nation
Mass murderers shown as ordinary men next door
Northeastern University researchers Jack Levin and James Fox studied 42 mass killings from 1973 to 1980 finding the typical killer is in his 20s or 30s, slightly overweight, often has a mustache, and favors a rifle. Many cases involve killers known to victims and root motives include revenge or robbery.
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Northeastern University
Jack Levin
James Fox
Fox
McCarthy
Alaska
Louis D. Hastings
Levin
Reagan cites strong recovery for lumber industry visit
President Reagan urged lumber executives in Oregon that the industry is in a powerful and sustained rebound after a long slump. He noted unemployment in timber at 14.1 percent, down from 22 percent last October, and criticized high interest rates while calling for sensible land use and an employment incentive plan including a youth wage of 2.50 an hour.
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Reagan
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Oregon
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United States
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West German vote seen as pivotal in NATO missiles dispute
West Germany faces crucial Bundestag elections amid unemployment near 2.5 million and a high-stakes NATO missiles decision. Kohl seeks a mandate for Western alliance continuity while Vogel presses to curb missile deployments and ease NATO strains. The Greens back Vogel on missiles. a balance of power may hinge on FDP and Greens in a tight race.
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U.S
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Christian Democratic Union
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West Germany
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