Cedar Rapids Reds routs 5 0 on opening day strong pitching
Seven records were set in opening day action with Cedar Rapids region athletes among the standout performers. The Cedar Rapids Reds won 5 to 0 as a pitcher delivered a two hitter and a three run homer. The paper also notes Reverend Jim Jones and lawyer Mark Lane commenting on Jonestown as the future.
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Cedar Rapids-Metro
Eastern Iowa
C.R. Reds
Page
Jim Jones
Mark Lane
Jonestown
Naomi Wilson Leaves the Puzzle with Ongoing Investigation
Naomi Wilson departed amid an active inquiry as detectives continue the puzzle of her whereabouts. The page 4A report notes the investigation remains unresolved with no exact location given.
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Naomi Wilson
Assembly overhauls plan as week turns productive
The first apportionment plan surprised some lawmakers but the General Assembly regained steadiness after a brief stumble and pressed ahead with a productive week. Page 5A.
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General Assembly
Haig Actively Tough On Soviet Lift After Grain Embargo
Secretary of State Alexander Haig reiterated firm U S stance despite the grain embargo against the Soviet Union being lifted. He warned of consequences and insisted on continued pressure to enforce U S interests.
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Soviet Union
Alexander Haig
Frustration Over Unemployment Sparks Shanghai Tragedy
A Shanghai story details how unemployment frustration culminated in a deadly incident. Authorities report on the crisis context and the ensuing investigation, outlining societal pressures and responses from local agencies.
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Shanghai
Priest recalls Korean service with M A S H unit
A clergyman shares memories of serving with the M A S H unit in Korea and reflects on a long career as a man of the cloth. The piece appears on page 8A as a feature profile.
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Korea
He's back in the driver's seat and happy about it
The caption notes a return to leadership with a positive mood, highlighting the subject reclaiming control and satisfaction with the situation. The brief preview suggests a feature or portrait in the Picture Page segment.
Eastern Iowa Army band invites listeners to jazzy show
Readers are invited to hear the Army unit perform a jazzy concert in Eastern Iowa. The note emphasizes a welcoming event and a musical program drawing crowds to enjoy live military music.
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Iowa
Gazette Classifieds Offer Bargains On Refrigerators Cars
Local classifieds spotlight garage sale items and bargains from pages 6B to 15B of The Gazette. Readers can find listings for used refrigerators, vehicles, and other good buys across community sections.
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the Gazette Classifieds
Feats of Clay on Display Sign
A pottery display features a sign reading Feats of Clay and notes copyright, signaling a crafted exhibit theme and protection claim for the clay works.
U S Soviet talks on grain deal lift embargo
Agriculture Secretary John Block said the United States is willing to sell the Soviet Union as much grain and soybeans as desired now that the embargo is lifted. He noted low level consultations are ongoing and that a five year agreement governs corn and wheat beyond an 8 million ton minimum.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
John Block
Block
U.S
Surprised corn growers celebrate embargo lift
Corn producers hailed Friday’s lifting of the grain embargo on the Soviet Union, countering expectations that only soybeans and wheat would be affected. Evan Stallman of Des Moines noted pressure from corn farmers to change policy, while Mike Hall of Washington praised Agriculture Secretary Block for lifting the embargo and keeping the United States a reliable grain supplier.
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Soviet Union
Iowa
Evan Stallman
Des Moines
Mike Hall
Washington
National Corn Growers Association
White House
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Atlanta police and FBI reject suspect in child murder case
Public Safety Commissioner Lee Brown and FBI Agent John Glover said they checked out a civil rights group named suspect, a cab driver who moved to Atlanta from Miami three years ago, and found no reason to arrest him. They declined to identify the person or provide further details.
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Atlanta
FBI
Public Safety
Lee Brown
John Glover
Miami
FBI drops Atlanta suspect as witness doubts persist
The FBI dismissed a suspect after two days of heightened alert sparked by CORE leader Roy Innis who announced a witness, Shirley McGill, claiming her ex boyfriend boasted of killings. Investigators found inconsistencies in her story and noted timing mismatches with reported disappearances, leading to the suspect being ruled out.
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Brown
Glover
Roy Innis
Congress of Racial Equality
Atlanta
Core
UPI
Shirley Mc
Lisbon council picks McElmeel over Mounce amid paving dispute
About 80 Lisbon residents urged Hubert Mounce for a council seat but the special meeting chose Mayor Pete Greiner’s candidate Steven McElmeel to fill the vacancy left by Larry McAtee. The 1.087 million dollar 40 block paving plan largely funds 900000 in assessments, with Mounce opposing it. McElmeel aims to run in a later special election.
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Hubert Mounce
Pete Greiner
Steven McElmeel
Mounce
McElmeel
Larry McAtee
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Gazette
Steven Fairley
Fairley
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