Americans travel urge clashes with terrorism scare
A humorous column notes Americans cancel Europe trips while others travel, recounting friends the Magarrells visiting Italy. It cites the dollar fall, terrorism incidents, and Chernobyl as fears, then boasts of defying danger with a Beirut package to spite Khadafy.
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India
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Khadafy
Nitze Says Negotiating With Soviets Like Defective Vending Machine
U S arms control adviser Paul Nitze told the Business Council in Hot Springs Virginia that talks with the Soviets feel futile. He said you put a quarter in but get nothing out and the machine won’t talk back. Nitze serves as special adviser to President Reagan and Secretary of State Shultz.
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Pediatricians stockpile whooping cough vaccine in Linn County
Linn County doctors and public health officials gather and store whooping cough vaccine amid forecasts of shortages this summer and fall. The move aims to protect children as immunization supplies tighten.
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Linn County
Bill boosts bingo prize caps in Iowa with new rules
Iowa lawmakers approve a bill allowing churches and civic groups to offer cash prizes up to 20000 for bingo games and raffles. The change gives nonstate lottery organizers a larger competition for big prize draws as the legislative session ends.
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Iowa
Stalking giant trees becomes trend in Iowa forestry
Iowa Today reports a growing hobby among Iowans who pursue tracking and protecting large trees. State and national forestry agencies back the effort, promoting preservation and study of these giant specimens.
Tot Terrorizes Midwest Skies In Spooky Seat Tale
A passenger recalls a 3 year old child behaving fearfully aboard a flight with ominous remarks about space and heavenly bodies. The incident prompts discussion on child behavior and airline safety practices.
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Leisure
Page
Lisbon mechanic grows into small business with four staff
Rich Cregar of Lisbon started three years ago as a backyard mechanic repairing Mercedes Benz imports. His shop now employs four workers plus a secretary and a partner, signaling a successful growth from modest beginnings.
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Lisbon
Money
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Love and deception in the Shi Boursicot spying case
A former French diplomat and a Chinese opera singer were sentenced to six years each for spying for China after a two day trial. The case traced a clandestine love affair and a mistaken sexual identity that fooled the diplomat for years as he provided embassy information. The counterespionage service noted the Chinese unit involved no longer exists and the Chinese government denied involvement.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette details and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription options include carrier and mail plans with weekly and annual rates. postmaster address is P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. The AP has exclusive republication rights.
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