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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1978

Page

2

Tuition tax credit bill moves to House floor

House Ways and Means Committee reports approval of a tuition tax credit measure, trimming credits for elementary and secondary education and setting up a credit of up to 250 dollars per year for college tuition. President Carter meets with lawmakers amid opposition and support for various credit provisions as the bill heads toward a House vote.

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Carter signals openness to gas compromise in energy talks

President Carter pledged to back nearly any natural gas compromise negotiable by congressional conferees after meeting with GOP energy negotiators. The White House plans a broad internal reshuffle with aides bringing wider experience, officials said.

Washington Carter House-Senate Conference Committee On Energy Clarence Brown Ohio Carter White House White House Jody Powell

Connecticut appoints first paid woman firefighter after test change

In New Haven Connecticut a court approved adjustment to agility testing yielding the state’s first paid woman firefighter. The ruling follows a challenge by applicants and officials say the change ensures fair eligibility standards.

New Haven, Conn Connecticut

Kidnap murder suspect arrests in Antwerp linked to Baron Bracht

Four men were arrested in Antwerp on suspicion of involvement in the kidnap murder of Baron Charles-Victor Bracht. The baron was shot in the head during a struggle. his body was taken and ransom talks began the same day, per his son. In Washington, Brock Adams cites 4300 derailments from poor roadbeds last year and outlines rail safety upgrades.

Antwerp Belgium Charles-Victor Bracht Bracht Washington Transportation Brock Adams Adams

Somali leader says coup attempt leaves 20 dead

Somalia President Mohammed Siad Barre reports that rebellious officers who attempted a Sunday overthrow killed 20 people and damaged vehicles and equipment. Barre says loyal forces crushed the rebellion in hours and captured most plotters while others remain hunted.

Nairobi Kenya Mohammed Siad Barre Somalia Siad Barre

GAO backs standard rules to end unemployment benefits inequity

Congressional investigators report over 1 billion dollars in 1975 unemployment benefits paid to ineligible workers across states. The General Accounting Office urged uniform compensation rules to stop unequal treatment of jobless workers nationwide.

Washington General Accounting Office

Syria accuses Israel of booby trapped eavesdrop device

Syria says Israel planted a booby trapped eavesdropping device near Damascus that exploded on April 1, killing 12 and emitting radioactive particles. The statement, issued by the Syrian Arab News Agency, says the device used US made atomic cells and was linked to a Damascus Amman radio line. The U N force monitored the incident and Syria lodged a complaint with the United Nations. Prime Minister Begin also addressed Parliament amid remarks on Lebanon. Arab League peacekeepers engaged in Beirut clashes, with 21 killed and over 90 wounded.

Damascus Syria Israel Middle East Damascus-Jordan United Nations United States Amman Jordan U.N Golan Heights Menachem Begin Foreign Affairs and Security Committee Lebanon Begin Arab League Beirut

Limits on payments by Medicare planned

Washington AP reporting that the federal government will cap Medicare payments for laboratory tests wheelchairs and hospital beds to the lowest widely available price in a community. HEW Secretary Califano says a broader program will curb rising costs by tighter audits shorter stays and shared services among non profit hospitals.

Washington Medicare HEW Joseph Califano America Califano Department of Health, Education and Welfare IRS Internal Revenue Service

Predicted flood crest is lowered easing East Grand Forks risk

Dike walkers checking for leaks along earthen barriers gained hope as the National Weather Service forecast the Red River crest would be about a foot lower than expected. Civil defense director Floyd Spence of Crookston voiced cautious optimism while noting continued threats from the Red Lake River feeding the flood.

East Grand Forks Minn National Weather Service Red River Floyd Spence Civil Defense Crookston Here Red Lake River

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, published daily and Sunday at Soo Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by mail and carrier rates listed, including weekly and yearly options. AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

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