This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1981
Page
1
President Reagan seeks 48.6 billion in across the board cuts for 1982 while protecting defense. The 695.3 billion plan trims 13.8 billion in 200 programs including welfare housing and water projects, with a three year tax cut and a Pentagon share rising to 38 percent by 1986.
Major banks across the United States lowered the prime lending rate to 18 percent from 181 percent citing weak loan demand and cheaper funds. Citibank led the move to the lowest level since December, with several major banks in New York Chicago Detroit St Louis and Los Angeles following suit.
Unconfirmed reports mention Jaclyn Smith film role shifts and a Rage of Angels feature. Linn County receives a unanimous 362000 verdict against IE. Downtown Cedar Rapids gains two new chain businesses. A county budget cut reduces the 1981 82 levy by four cents. Grant Wood layoffs follow salary dispute with Dwight Bode. Emerald Isle St Patrick spread. A ten year old shows cooking promise in Eastern Iowa recipes. Wedding bells for One Day at a Time star. U S ambassador to Lebanon escapes sniper fire amid Reagan era tensions. Veterans react to political clash. Farm Funk seeds announces Belle Plaine building plans. Burned Up jokes address repair no shows. No fault divorce debate persists in Iowa.
The observation notes two types of households likely to possess antique furniture: those with money and those with children. The remark underscores how affluence and family life influence collecting habits and access to heirloom pieces.
Hijackers of a Pakistani airliner at Damascus airport set a 7 am Wednesday deadline for freeing political prisoners or taking drastic action. Over 100 people aboard remain held as Pakistani and Afghan officials negotiate, with reports of a list of prisoners and tensions rising among passengers.
UPI reports the first U.S. military adviser wounded in El Salvador has been evacuated to Panama for treatment. The injury described as light followed an incident involving a dropped handgun. Advisers in San Salvador said they are authorized to defend themselves as U.S. involvement grows under President Reagan.
The Postal Service Board of Governors announced a March 22 increase to 18 cents for first class letters and 12 cents for postcards. Board Chairman Robert Hardesty said the raise comes despite protest that the Rate Commission ignored the service's need for more funds.
Cedar Rapids officials declare the largest layoff in district history, cutting 110 certified staff with 66.5 full-time positions reduced after seniority rules. Notices begin today with March 15 reopening date for continuing-contract staff, while 60 replacement teachers are also terminated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.