Reagan views shift in Western Europe toward neutral stance
Western Europe grows more neutral toward U.S. and Soviet relations as Ronald Reagan faces changed sentiment. Also noted is former CIA agent Frank Snepp’s legal battle over his book A Decent Interval, and Cedar Rapids officials urging residents to combat burglaries.
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Western Europe
United States
Soviet Union
CIA
Frank Snepp
Cedar Rapids
No. 2 Nash Finch opens new Cedar Rapids store
A new Nash Finch Co. supermarket opens today in Cedar Rapids as the retailer aims to grow a chain of no frills stores. The notice mentions related features and holiday shopping ideas scattered through sections 9C 6B 1D 7D and 1E.
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Cedar Rapids
Nash Finch Co
Trend Breakthroughs in Bionics Could Yield $6 Million Man
A 1980s prospect suggests rapid advances in bionics may create a fully integrated life support and enhancement figure nicknamed the six million dollar man. Researchers from major universities and defense labs pursue robotic limbs, sensory implants, and neurocontrol interfaces to restore function for injured service members and civilians.
Classified Holiday Gift Search in The Gazette Ads
A reader is directed to The Gazette classified pages 1 to 166 for a special holiday gift. The notice emphasizes locating unique items and bargains within the ad sections. No specific names or items are provided in the readable text.
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the Gazette
Good Word Contest Featured in The Gazette
Readers are invited to win $100 in The Gazette's Good Word Contest hidden in Section E. Participants should locate the prompt and submit entries for a chance at the prize.
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the Gazette
Index Today's Chuckle
A brief humorous line noting that if mankind profits from its mistakes a glorious future is promised. Copyright text appears at the end.
Syria threatens border attack amid standoff with Jordan
Beirut reports 20 000 Syrian troops and 600 tanks massed near the Jordan frontier accusing Jordan of harboring terrorists. Damascus warns it may cross the border to wipe out anti-Syrian guerrillas as Jordan readies troops and tightens vigilance.
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Hafez Assad
Syria
Jordan
Moslem Brotherhood
Assad
Heaviest Mideast sea battle pits Iraq and Iran
Iraqi and Iranian warships clashed near Mina al Bakr and Fao in the Persian Gulf in a claimed heavyweight naval engage of the 69 day war. Iran said it seized a derrick at Mina al Bakr and raised its flag, while Baghdad claimed several Iranian jets and ships were destroyed. An earthquake near Bandar Abbas registered 5.8, with no casualties reported by Red Crescent.
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Lebanon
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Persian Gulf
Tehran
Mina al-Bakr
Islamic Republic of Iran
Tehran Radio
Bandar Abbas
Tehran University
Geophysics Institute
Iranian Red Crescent
Red Cross
Fao
Shatt al-Arab Waterway
Iran
Iraqi Defense Command
Baghdad
International relief teams aid quake victims in southern Italy
International relief efforts reach tens of thousands in Naples area as winds snow and rain worsen the quake zone. Rescue teams using dogs and devices perform three dramatic rescues including two children and an elderly woman buried in debris. locals describe conditions as a living hell amid mud and cold.
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Italy
Antonio Milano
Lioni
Avellino
Carlo Campitello
Mass protest in Liverpool over rising British unemployment
More than 40,000 protesters marched in Liverpool in a nonviolent demonstration against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s unemployment policies. Led by Labour leader Michael Foot, the event drew supporters from across Britain to demand a shift toward socialism amid factory closures and rising job losses.
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Margaret Thatcher
Michael Foot
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Foot
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