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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1980
Page
14
Widespread wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds scorched over 80 000 acres and destroyed more than 300 homes. About 6 000 firefighters fought to gain control as arson suspected in the Panorama fire raised alarms of broader disaster responses.
Metro construction will begin in late January on Cedar Rapids first new housing project for low income families eligible for Section 8 subsidies. Phillip Gold of North American Development Corp said he secured financing for a 100 unit project and Cedar Rapids officials have pursued family housing for three years.
A four day lockup at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison ended Monday after an apparent racial confrontation. All 718 inmates were confined to cells since Nov. 20 with meals in cell and limited outside access to see visitors.
Naples reports at least 2,900 dead and 7,000 injured as aftershocks complicate rescue. About 300,000 homeless, 1,564 missing. Pope John Paul II visits disaster area. Heavy rains worsen survivors' misery across cities, towns, and villages.
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