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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1982
Page
4
Surinam army commander Desi Bouters reports the suppression of a coup by rightist officers. One rebel was captured while another escaped from a barracks as tensions rise in the South American nation.
The House Natural Resources Committee approved Gov. Robert Ray's land use plan 16-2 on its final day for sending bills to the floor. Members seek a vehicle to keep the issue alive and allow House action if Senate trouble arises.
A 1979 1980 survey found a majority of U S media elites place themselves left of center and political leanings allegedly shape professional judgments according to James J Kilpatrick in Opinion.
Ed Banach and Pete Bush sparked a strong Iowa showing at the 52nd NCAA tournament advancing five wrestlers to finals. Iowa led with 112.25 points after semifinals and two consolation rounds, ahead of Iowa State with 86.5.
The Dow falls below 800 as stocks slide Friday while gold slips under 320 dollars and the money supply rises sharply signaling deteriorating economic conditions.
Soybean leaders argue against government price supports and say corn farmers face a bum rap. The piece notes tensions between crop groups over farm policy and economic help.
Des Moines reports that federal flood control cutbacks may force Iowa communities to fund disaster relief, sandbags, and major projects themselves. Officials warn emergency services and flood-insurance support will shrink, urging proactive planning and preemptive protection on flood plains.
Julia Mae McDaniel, 65, tied to an oak chair after a real estate office robbery, hobbled along a highway for 20 minutes before motorists ignored her. Wayne Hudson stopped, freed her with a pocket knife. She had agreed to meet a buyer for 20 acres and described two robbers, one armed with a pistol and the other with a shotgun, who demanded the vault and stole costume jewelry and rings.
Army officials stopped cross country shipments of phosgene gas following a request by U S Representative George O'Brien. Maj Jeff Samuel said the halt is to reassure the congressman rather than change handling, with no contact made yet for comment from O'Brien. The shipments had moved 270000 pounds from Denver and 87000 more were planned.
French President Francois Mitterrand and President Reagan voiced mutual understanding on Central America and Western economic issues after a White House meeting. They highlighted frank talks and progress while noting disagreements over El Salvador elections and Nicaragua arms, and Mitterrand praised Caribbean Basin aid including a $350 million package.
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