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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1983
Page
3
Searchers sift debris around a newly formed crater near a munitions storage building southeast of Des Moines. Two teenagers last seen near the site are believed dead, with clothing fragments found among the ruins. The incident occurred Saturday as officials investigate what caused the blast.
Greyhound Lines officials report rider numbers rising since limited bus service began amid a strike. A spokeswoman noted progress as limited service resumed Thursday with 500 buses operating in 27 states despite incidents of violence.
A waterbed shop fire in downtown Marshalltown spread to nearby Mike's Schwinn Cyclery and a vacant Coast to Coast unit. Firefighters aided elderly residents from four occupied upstairs apartments as Davis Paint threatened explosions. The Sears Building blaze drew a large crowd with aid from surrounding towns and volunteers.
A 92 year old woman in the 2200 block of D Street SW was exposed to a tear gas grenade thrown through her kitchen window late Saturday. Two police officers suffered minor injuries and were treated at St. Luke's Hospital. the Fire Department identified tear gas inside the home and all contents required professional cleaning.
Eight new listings will join AT&T on the NYSE as the longtime carrier starts the process of saying goodbye to its 3.2 million stockholders. The move marks a pivotal moment in the history of Ma Bell as trading opens today under Money on page 50.
Gazette farm editor Al Swegle explains the dairy bill in a question and answer column on the farm page. The piece clarifies how the legislation affects producers, consumers, and market operations with plain language and practical examples.
Doris Engstrom recalls a visitor who praised German mothers during a discussion at her home. The anecdote reflects on ancestry and cultural pride as they talked about German heritage on a page 6C feature.
Washington reports a nine month gap between the first Western European deployment of new U.S. medium range missiles and the second round set for September. Officials say the delay could pressure Moscow to enter negotiations on limiting missiles, though U.S. and NATO planners remain divided on merging arms talks with START. Parliament in Bonn must approve the deployment before the Pershing II missiles reach West Germany.
Police tightened security in Bonn on the eve of Parliament's two day NATO missile debate. Soviet President Andropov reportedly warned of consequences if West Germany deploys Pershing 2 missiles, with 1 million protesters marching last month and polls showing two thirds oppose deployment.
The Gazette established 1883 in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists daily and Sunday publication at 500 Third Avenue SE. It details subscription options with carrier and mail prices for 7 issues per week and longer terms, noting no mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas and AP news rights.
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