Iowa City drama over stolen football tickets at Kinnick
Jim Wildman of Cedar Rapids reported season tickets stolen hours before Iowa faced Iowa State. He was reimbursed after cooperation from Cedar Rapids police and the university. Wildman, 32, sat in Kinnick Stadium awaiting resolution while Ruth Stone followed her ritual nearby.
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Beirut massacre shatters hope as camps raid kill many
Lebanese Christian militiamen assault the Chauila and Sabra Palestinian refugee camps in West Beirut, slaughtering scores amid Israeli forces’ alleged complicity. President Reagan says he is horrified, UN moves to deploy Lebanese troops and discuss a 5,000‑strong peacekeeping force, with total deaths feared well over a thousand.
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Democrats unveil five to ten year economic blueprint
House Democrats released a 23 page plan titled Rebuilding the Road to Opportunity. The document aims to overhaul tax laws subsidize technology research and rebuild transportation networks over the next five to ten years. It credits Rep. Timothy E. Wirth Rep. Gillis W. Long and Rep. Richard A. Gephardt as coordinators after more than a year of work and negotiations across the caucus.
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Rebels demand release of Honduran prisoners
Guerrillas from the Cinchnero group seized more than 100 hostages in San Pedro Sula and set a deadline for the government to swap 70 captured leftists for remaining detainees. After the deadline, 14 hostages were released with officials and diplomats present.
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Profile of George Ross shapes Cedar Rapids school stats
A Cedar Rapids feature profiles George Ross whose statistical research guides district policy. The piece notes his influence on the school system and cites his methods and impact in education.
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Cedar Rapids
Walter Block
Hancher Auditorium
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Real test of willpower avoids mentioning others' ailments
A humorous note on resisting the urge to name a common ailment when someone describes it. The quip highlights self discipline in conversation and shares a light moment about censoring one’s own commentary.
Women Confront Safety Gaps In Rape Crisis
The Gazette begins a series on rape impact in Cedar Rapids. Yolanda, 19, and a friend faced a knife attack after following safety rules. Activists urge changes in values, noting victims face blame and that curfews wrongfully target women while offenders roam streets. Page 6A.
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Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Abuse
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