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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1982
Page
2
President Reagan, in a White House address aired nationwide, defends his economic program as attacking root causes of unemployment and urges the nation to stay the course. Democrats criticize the speech as political without national problem explanations, while Sen. Riegle contrasts two policy paths.
A national city officials group criticizes Reagan era New Federalism for cutting federal support and worsening economy. The U S Conference of City Human Services Officials surveyed 55 cities after fiscal year 1982 and warned programs face stretched capacities as benefits run out and unemployment rises.
The College Board said blacks and other minority students contributed significantly to higher average SAT scores, reversing the perceived gap with white students. The analysis, part of Profiles, College Board Seniors 1981, shows minorities closing the gap and making progress nationally.
Alva Myrdal of Sweden and Alfonso Garcia Robles of Mexico win the 1982 Nobel Peace Prize for disarmament work. They lead U.N. arms talks and Latin America’s nuclear free zone efforts, sharing 1.15 million kronor. Garcia Robles is the first Mexican laureate.
Rebels report capture of Torosa San Fernando and Perquin in Morazan as they mount their largest two front offensive since the March elections. Government says a Huey helicopter was shot down. 72 soldiers killed 80 wounded 107 captured. Gunmen attack the attorney general's office in San Salvador.
A humorous note notes that people increasingly seek credit cards as a substitute for happiness. It suggests money offers limited joy and hints at growing card use.
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