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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1981
Page
9
The narrator recalls a dangerous chase on I 80 as a large truck slows for a sharp curve then accelerates, passing cars at high speed. Red taillights fade into the distance as the car being pursued hopes the car can outrun the truck, while bystanders can only pray.
The Federal Reserve reduced the basic discount rate for the first time since July 1980, signaling restraint on money and credit growth. Since May 4 the rate had moved from 13 to 14 percent, with surcharge reductions noted. M1B money supply rose modestly by 1 billion for the week ending Oct. 21. New home sales for September were 26,000 with an annual rate near 312,000, while the average new house price fell to 82,800 from 87,500. Wage gains were reported across 1.5 million workers in 418 settlements. Inflation remained high at about 10.1 percent through the first three quarters, despite a September rate near 14.8 percent.
Five hijackers including three men and two women forced a domestic airliner to land near San Miguel after a Puerto Quepos departure. Salvadoran authorities arrested the group and freed hostages describe weapons, red berets, and their aim to return to Nicaragua to fight the Sandinistas. John Leupold said he was terrified during the ordeal.
Daniel, descendant of Sam Houston, bled to death from a .22 rifle wound in the kitchen. Giblin described the acquittal of Mrs. Daniel as difficult, saying the decision weighed on him as a law and order judge and that beyond reasonable doubt the verdict was not guilty.
A B 52D jet crashed while on a simulated bombing run hitting the north end of a mesa. The plane skidded along the ridge leaving a mile long trench and fuel tank explosion. The Air Force opened an investigation and identified the seven crew members including Capt James L McGregor and Capt Gani Aydener.
Cerka Costume Rental in Cedar Rapids reports adults buying more outfits for Halloween with priest nun and gorilla costumes leading demand. The owner notes punk rock looks and Pink Panther sales. coffins were rented last year, and school parades feature Empire Strikes Back and Dukes of Hazzard outfits.
A massive blaze tore through Macy's in Herald Square in the early hours, engulfing the second and third floors of the five story building and threatening the iconic World's Largest Store sign. No injuries were reported as 70 firefighters battled the flames.
Iowa Attorney General Steven Norby ruled that districts may not levy cash reserve taxes beyond 7.5 percent of a district budget, affecting 102 of 256 districts. The move drew opposition from the Iowa Association of School Boards, which urged lifting the cap, with a bill to restore authority set for drafting and debate next month.
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