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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1981

Page

11

Time use in two schools prompts debate on a shorter year

A discussion on school year length contrasts two elementary schools. One has an 18 percent 4 hour week and another a 27 44 hour week yet both average 90 minutes for reading and writing and about 55 minutes for math. Social studies and science time vary widely.

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Protesters paint death head on flag bomb amid NATO protest

A Communist group led a demonstration against NATO missiles in West Germany. The rally drew young critics, with Harry Belafonte and Coretta King among attendees, denouncing Germany's security policy and urging a leftist nationalism while criticizing Caspar Weinberger.

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IRA blasts near Buckingham Palace mark new London attack

The blast three quarters of a mile from Buckingham Palace targeted soldiers amid a declared state of war between Britain and oppressed Irish people. It followed the Maze hunger strike end and may signal a fresh IRA campaign in London. Sinn Fein denied a direct link to the hunger strike ending.

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Reagan Deferrals Limit Spending While Waiting on Bills

A federal official described 50 day deferrals under a continuing resolution and possible follow ups aimed at limiting new spending until appropriations pass. About 1 billion dollars in actual spending would be frozen, with agencies allowed to catch up later if Congress raises domestic appropriations. Defense funds remain subject to congressional approval despite a desire for higher Pentagon funding.

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