07 Nov 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1980
Page
1
The Labor Department reports October wholesale prices rose 0.8 percent after a September dip, led by higher motor vehicle costs and food prices. The producer price index stands at 252.2, with new car costs boosting overall figures. October car prices rose 3.4 percent from September.
The Labor Department reports October unemployment at 7.6 percent, backed by a rise in women joblessness to 6.8 percent while adult men fall to 6.4 percent. Teen unemployment climbs to 18.4 percent as overall job gains lag.
Sports notes from The Gazette preview a long history between Iowa State and Missouri as both teams seek to rebound after recent losses. Also mentions Kin nick Stadium restrictions, a plan for regional aviation limits, and other brief items. Includes a note on Bob Bergland warning about food stamp program trouble and local safety topics.
A witty remark notes that an educational toy serves as a lesson for parents about making better purchases for their child in the future.
The State Department said it is at the point of decision for a U S reply to Iran on terms for freeing 52 American hostages. Spokesman John Trattner would not disclose details of Iran's four conditions, including cancellation of all claims against Iran. The response is being prepared after studying Iranian proposals received Monday.
Hollywood star Steve McQueen died at 2 a.m. Friday in Juarez Mexico at a hospital while undergoing surgery for a tumor. He suffered a heart attack. he is survived by wife Barbara Minty and two children Chad and Terri. He had battled mesothelioma and credited an unconventional Baja California treatment with aiding his recovery.
Elderly residents in Linn County nursing homes missed voting in the presidential election due to registration problems and missed absentee ballot lists. Myrtle Colton, 79, at Edgewood Manor, and others faced registration gaps in Linn County despite efforts by elections officials to mail absentee ballots.
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