Uncertain Future for OAU and Dubuque Economy
The Organization of African Unity faces its gravest crisis with fears it may not celebrate a 20th birthday. In Dubuque, Iowa, January joblessness topped the nation, signaling deep structural trouble for the industrial river town as conditions are expected to worsen before improving.
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Organization of African Unity
United Nations of Africa
OAU
World
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Metro-lowa
Women as bosses at Kirkwood conference debate leadership
Mary Quaas general sales manager for a radio station spoke on women reaching management levels while facing challenges with colleagues. The discussion occurred at Kirkwood Community College during the Beyond Rubies conference, focusing on family concerns.
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Mary Quaas
Kirkwood Community College
Nightmare of deprivation in aging world
Social scientists warn that by 2025 about 1.1 billion people will be 60 or older, about one in eight globally, facing a nightmare old age of deprivation. A conference will convene this summer to address the issue. Lif Investors page reference mentions Cedar Rapids leadership.
Tar Heels, Hoyas Reach NCAA Final A Rematch
North Carolina defeats Houston 68 63 in the semifinals to reach the final. Georgetown edges Louisville 50 46 to earn its first final since 1943, setting up Monday's championship game between the No 1 Tar Heels and the Hoyas.
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North Carolina
Tar Heels
Houston
Georgetown
Louisville
Mortgage defaults rise signals mounting housing strain
The number of families unable to meet mortgage payments is increasing, warning of deeper housing trouble. Reagan administration officials acknowledge growing concern as economic stress tightens grip on homeownership.
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Reagan
Grain truckers allege unfair state dealers law
Independent grain truck operators say the new state grain dealers law will drive many out of business. If inaction continues some say only those employed by country grain elevators will remain, as they lack assets to qualify for licenses. Farm page 5E.
Tauke Calls Clean Air Act Changes Bad for Iowa
U S Representative Tom Tauke warned Cedar Rapids and Marion League of Women Voters that proposed amendments to acid rain provisions in the Clean Air Act would be an incredibly bad deal for Iowa. He spoke Saturday, outlining his opposition to the changes.
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Iowa
Tom Tauke
Cedar Rapids and Marion
Colleges blamed as teaching shortages grow nationwide
A college educator in San Francisco warned that fewer young people enter teaching and colleges fail to supply enough new teachers. He blamed the profession's lack of respect and low pay for the shortfall discussed in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cedar Rapids Maintains Commission Form City Government
The Cedar Rapids city government remains the only commission form in Iowa while three smaller cities abandoned the system in the past two years. Metro-Iowa, page 17A.
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Cedar Rapids
Metro-Iowa
Hawkeye Doll Club to Host Third Annual Spring Show
The Hawkeye Doll Club, Iowa's oldest such group, will present its third annual spring show on April 4 at the Ironmen Inn in Coralville. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Metro-Iowa, page 21A.
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Hawkeye Doll Club
Iowa
Ironmen Inn
Coralville
Metro-Iowa
Anderson takes helm at Luther College in Decorah
H George Anderson was inaugurated as Luther College seventh president before about 1500 attendees at the Center for Faith and Life. He arrives from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia SC where he served as president since 1970 replacing E D Farwell who retired after 18 years. The ceremony featured Presiding Bishop David Preus and a medallion presented to Anderson marking his investiture.
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Mark Plenke
Northeast Iowa Bureau
Decorah
H. George Anderson
Luther College
Center For Faith and Life
American Lutheran Church Presiding
David Preus
Synod
Anderson
Luther
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Columbia
S.C
E.D. Farwell
Preus
ALC
White House Blocks OECD Environmental Report Action
The Reagan administration withholds approval of an OECD global environment report delaying publication since last year. EPA objects on political factual and procedural grounds while State and other agencies find it acceptable. a disclaimer may be added to reflect divergent views.
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New York Times
Washington
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
OECD
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State Department
Agency For International Development
Council On Environmental Quality
EPA
Environmental Agency
United States
Nations mull settling Haitians in Belize
A U S official said the United States, Haiti, and Belize discuss settling Haitians as farmers in Belize to cultivate undeveloped land. Belize eyes 1 000 to 2 000 initial settlers with possible U S support of 100000 for study through the Intergovernmental Committee for Migration.
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Nations
Belize
Washington
United States
Haiti
Central America
U.S
Philip Chicola
State Department
Chicola
Florida
Reagan
Coast Guard
Intergovernmental Committee For Migration
Geneva
OPEC head warns of new emergency session over pressure on Nigeria
OPEC President Mana Saeed Oteiba said another emergency meeting may be held under Article 4 if oil companies pressuring Nigeria fail to change their stance. The Vienna decisions set an 18 million barrel daily ceiling and $34 per barrel benchmark, with Saudi Arabia cutting output to defend prices. Saudi withholds certain contracts while urging Gulf members to follow Vienna policy amid a global oil glut.
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Kuwait
OPEC
World Oil Cartel
Shell Oil Co
Nigeria
Mana Saeed Oteiba
Abu Dhabi
Oteiba
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Vienna
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Particuarly Shell
Shell
Mohamed Abul-Khail
IDOT Bars Heavy Trucks on Key Iowa Highways
The Iowa Department of Transportation bans vehicles over 11 tons on select state routes to prevent spring thaw damage. The embargo covers Highway 22 from 218 to Muscatine and Highway 70 from West Liberty to 22, spanning Johnson Washington and Muscatine counties. The 90 day restriction aims to protect surfaces until weather allows 40 ton legal loads.
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Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation
Muscatine
Johnson
Washington
West Liberty
IDOT
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Life Investors
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God
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Lutheran Church In America
Luther College Board of Regents
Gazette
White House
Alan Hill
Boddicker School OF Music
16Th Ave
Czech Village
Uncle Sam
S & L’s and Insurance Co. I.R.A
Bankers Life
the Bankers Life
Bankers Life Company
Des Moines, Iowa
Opec Head
American Express
Visa
Westdale Mall
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