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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1983
Page
4
A light humorous column notes how travel absurdities shrink once reaching the airport. The piece plays on the idea that distant places feel closer after a long journey, with playful observations about crowds, signage, and small quirks of air travel.
The Republican Senate approves a 1984 budget outline with tax increases totaling 9.9 billion in 1984 and 13.7 billion in 1985 and 51 billion in 1986 to cut deficits, despite President Reagan’s opposition. Iowa senators Grassley and Jepsen vote against the plan as the chamber ends gridlock.
Gov. Terry Branstad says the unemployment trust fund bill approved at the end of the Legislature contains errors including a $5 million two year cut in maximum benefits from $190 to $176 per week. He requests a veto and may seek a special session to rewrite the measure.
Gov. Terry Branstad was heckled by Iowa Cubs fans calling for lottery at a Monday night game against the Chicago Cubs. He noted the crowd’s lobbying is not a reliable gauge while suggesting a veto remains possible. poll context is uncertain.
A swarm of at least 33 tornadoes hit Dixie states causing widespread destruction across Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and Missouri. Four people died including two children in Missouri and 12 were injured as floods and power outages disrupted daily life. Rescue efforts moved residents by boat as rivers rose and communities faced evacuations and damaged homes and facilities.
Officials plan a Cedar Rapids to Paris flight next week using only Navstar GPS satellites for navigation on departure Sunday at 10 20 p m and arrival Thursday at 6 p m Paris time Four intermediary points shown on the map ensure timing with satellite orbits The aircraft equipment will receive signals from four of six GPS satellites and translate them to provide 3D position within about 50 feet accuracy
A Rockwell Collins crew from Cedar Rapids will fly a Sabreliner to Paris using Navstar GPS satellites as guidance in a historic trans Atlantic test. The flight showcases GPS potential for civilian and military uses, claiming 50 foot positioning and real time guidance to Le Bourget Airport.
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