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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1978

Page

2

Moro kidnapping crisis fuels appeals from family in Rome

In Rome the family of kidnapped former Italian premier Aldo Moro appealed to the government to negotiate with the Red Brigades for his release. The government refused to deal with captors and ministers met into the night after receiving an ultimatum from the militants. Moro, 61, remained alive per communiques and a photo, while the Christian Democratic Party urged rejecting any ransom terms.

Rome Aldo Moro Christian Democratic Party Giulio Andreotti Red Brigades Moro Eleonora Interior Ministry Perts Moro Assassinato Il Popolo Christian Democratic Benigno Zaccagnini Andreotti Government

Death hoax ends as Kitty Kallen is alive

Los Angeles report of Kitty Kallen’s death proved false after hospital officials identified the wrong patient. The 55 year old singer told AP she is alive and well from Englewood New Jersey.

Los Angeles Kitty Kallen Miss Kallen Associated Press Englewood N.J

Vance presses Soviet on media interference in Moscow talks

Secretary of State Cyrus Vance pursues explanations for Soviet suppression of U S media in Moscow during arms control talks. He plans to raise the Irina McClellan case and seek access for her to join her professor husband while noting human rights will not derail negotiations on a long range nuclear treaty.

Moscow Cyrus R. Vance Kremlin U.S CBS Vance Andrei Gromyko Irina McClellan McClellan University of Virginia Hodding Carter Carter Gromyko

Micronesia set for independence under U S trust

After years of talks the United States and Micronesian officials reached a tentative accord quietly sealed April 9 in Hilo Hawaii. The U S Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands would gain independence while the U S retains full security and defense authority.

Washington United States New York Times Hilo Hawaii United States Trust Territory Pacific Islands Caroline and Marshall Islands Marianas Islands Micronesia Pacific Equator Philippines United Nations Japan

Eisler Memorial Festival Slated in East Berlin

An international music festival honoring late composer Hanns Eisler will run June 28 to July 1 in East Berlin officials said. Performers from several countries are expected to participate and pay tribute to Eisler's work.

Berlin UPI Hanns Eisler East Berlin

Jews back peace group urging Arab peace with Begin

A group of 37 American Jews including rabbis scholars writers and leaders sent support to leaders of an Israeli peace group that urged Prime Minister Begin to show greater flexibility on peacemaking with the Arabs. Noted signers include Saul Bellow Seymour Martin Lipset and Irving Levin. Kenneth Arrow warned the message could be misused yet credited its critique of Carter policies.

Washington Menachem Begin New York Times Saul Bellow Seymour Martin Lipse Irving Levin American Jewish Committee Kenneth Arrow Carter

Carter rejects tax cut compromise amid committee talks

President Carter met six members of the House Ways and Means Committee and did not offer a compromise figure to replace his 25 billion dollar tax cut plan. Rep. Sam Gibbons said no concession was discussed as the panel considers scaling down the package while Carter pushes for a 25 billion dollar stimulus. Gibbons warned it was too soon to settle, though he left room for possible talks. He stressed the package is modest yet backed by substantial public support.

Washington Carter House Jody Powell White House House Civil Service Committee Powell Ways and Means Committee Sam Gibbons D-Fla James Corman D-Calif Corman Ways and Means Congress Gibbons

Labor law bill moves toward Senate floor clash

In Washington AP reports both sides claim momentum as a federal labor reform bill heads to the Senate floor. Supporters led by organized labor say they can stop a filibuster while opponents led by Senate Republican Leader Howard Baker vow to talk the bill to death. The measure rapids union elections access for organizers back pay for illegal firings, and possible loss of federal contracts for willful violations.

Washington Senate Organized Labor Howard Baker Tennessee Afl-Cio

Cedar Rapids Gazette Advertising and Publication Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines delivery areas, pricing for mail and carrier subscriptions, and publication cadence. It notes postal handling in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and confirms Associated Press exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

The Gazette Company Third Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S Gazette Associated Press al AP

Carter discharged after hospital tests in Americus

Billy Carter was released from a Georgia hospital after several days of medical tests. Dr. Paul Braun said he was fit to resume his public appearances on the celebrity circuit. Carter had been admitted Sunday and left the facility Thursday.

Americus, Ga Billy Carter Paul Braun Carter

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