19 Mar 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1981
Page
1
Priests in Cedar Rapids march Friday to protest U S involvement in El Salvador. The event reflects local opposition to foreign policy and draws attention to persistent war concerns within the community.
Readable notes hint at seasonal change with small cues as mornings warm and routines shift. The fragment mentions starting a car and a sense of passing time, suggesting anticipation of spring without detailing events or places.
Chemical Bank lowered its prime lending rate to 17 percent becoming the first large bank to move to 17 percent while Citibank signaled possible further cuts. Other banks reported broker loan rate cuts and Treasury bills fell, indicating easing loan demand and funding costs.
Secretary of State Alexander Haig dismissed reports that the United States has specific options against Cuba to stop arms into El Salvador as pure speculation. He told lawmakers the administration is considering a full range of options but has not approved any particular plan. Haig warned of Soviet support for international terrorism and outlined El Salvador as a target on a Central American hit list.
A private fundraising group led by close Reagan friends decided to disband after a report claimed strong arm tactics pressed corporations to give 50 000 each for a televised gala. The group said commitments are released and reiterates commitment to the president's program.
At Kennedy Space Center a nitrogen gas incident after a mock countdown killed John Bjornstead, 50, and left another worker in critical condition. Six workers were involved as astronauts Bob Crippen and John Young were away from the area.
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