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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1982
Page
3
Republicans doubt victory as Reagan era policy faces challenge. Democratic activists warn of harder times while President Reagan urges voters to choose hope over despair. Strong national political framing from U.S. page 4A.
Opinion notes Brezhnev’s timing ahead of the U S midterms as Moscow accuses Reagan of warmongering. The piece questions whether voters might punish Republicans over war scare rhetoric and urges cautious response. Separate report ties James R Whitford to extortion notes in a Cedar Rapids case involving a Nash Finch demand.
Cedar Rapids Public Improvements Commissioner Wayne Murdock has changed the city snow cleanup plan for storms of four inches or more. The new approach aims to speed street clearing, per Metro-lowa page 5A.
NBCs Saturday Night Live announces Drew Barrymore, known for E T, will host the show for the first time in its eight year run, making her the youngest host in series history. The appearance is slated for November 20 with coverage on page 11A.
National League owners voted Monday to remove Bowie Kuhn from the office of baseball commissioner. The motion ends Kuhn’s tenure amid ongoing governance changes in the sport.
The Dow Jones industrial average vaulted over 1,000 on Monday as investors bet Republicans would not do as badly as feared in mid term elections. Trading was moderate with analysts noting cautious optimism.
The Monday raid at Leonard Willard and Virginia Winders’ 3628 21st St SW property yielded three trucks antiques and a cassette box with damaged vehicle identification number tags. Officials say the couple’s operation spans Linn and surrounding counties and may involve multiple arrests.
On this date in 1964 King Saud was dethroned and King Faisal ascended the Saudi throne, marking a pivotal change in the royal leadership and Middle East politics.
City officials rent a vacant Cedar Rapids unit at 2235 C St SW for methane gas monitoring. The city, paying $195 monthly plus electricals, uses the low-rise apartment as a control point while venting wells nearby are tested. Continuous weekly checks track gas levels and safety risks noted by health officials.
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