Industrial production and housing slump hit economy hard
The Commerce Department reported a 1.9 percent drop in total industrial production and a 2.1 percent fall in housing starts in the latest month. Auto and construction sectors led the decline, with workers facing potential job losses as the recession deepens. Officials offered mixed views on how mild the downturn might be, while Greenspan warned the fall could be steeper than previously forecast.
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El Kabir Shrine Parade Sets Downtown Cedar Rapids
The El Kabir Shrine parade is scheduled for 2 p m today in downtown Cedar Rapids. It will assemble on Fifth and Sixth streets SE between First and Second avenues SE and proceed along Second Avenue SE to Second Street then east to Fifth Street SE.
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Busy Man Makes Time for Busy Life Talk
A witty remark notes that even the busiest man finds time to discuss his schedules and workload. The line underscores the paradox of busyness and the ease of discussing it.
Cuba apologizes to U.S. over Coast Guard buzz
Cuba apologizes to the United States for two MIG jets buzzing a U S Coast Guard rescue helicopter near the Bahamas. The Cuban foreign minister said the incident would not be repeated after a formal protest by Washington.
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Israeli troops push into southern Lebanon amid cross-border fire
United Press International notes 300 to 400 Israeli soldiers crossed into Wadi Shuki in southern Lebanon late Friday establishing positions 10 miles from the border. Israeli gunboats exchanged machine-gun fire with Palestinian coastal positions as clashes extended into Saturday with no reported casualties. Sadat suspended Palestinian autonomy talks while Begin insisted Jerusalem remains nonnegotiable.
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Common Market to oppose full sanctions on Iran
Western ministers told Secretary of State Muskie that the European Community will water down sanctions against Iran and may exempt lucrative contracts. They planned a Naples meeting to review the April 22 decision while stressing limited support for a trade ban except for food and medicine.
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Woodland wildflowers of Iowa photographed by Bob Drahn
A Northeast Iowa resident Bob Drahn of Monona names over 250 wildflower varieties and has photographed nearly 300. The article notes his spring wildflower collection and invites readers to see more on page 15A.
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