Vatican rings the pope’s passing as cardinals prepare conclave
Sacred rites mark Pope Paul VI’s death in Vatican as Cardinal Jean Villot seals the late pope’s ring and prepares the conclave set for late August. Cardinals arrive from abroad to elect the 263rd pontiff amid heightened security and a nine day mourning period.
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House Admin Halts Funds for Assassinations Panel
The House Administration Committee blocked a $790000 request for the House Assassinations Committee until a probe into alleged illegal investigative methods is completed. Rep John Dent said action would wait until after Labor Day recess and review new evidence on Kennedy and King cases and responses to charges of illegal phone taps mail openings and witness perjury.
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Ford presses GOP with critique of Carter policies
Former President Ford, at a GOP breakfast in Grand Rapids, accused President Carter of serious errors in defense and foreign policy. He criticized canceling the B-1 bomber and relying on B-52s, noting the aging fleet as pilots reach the 1980s and 1990s, and condemned Carter's Middle East and Africa handling.
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FBI Finds No Advance Plan Behind 1967 Detroit Riot
FBI records show no evidence of a premeditated nationwide conspiracy behind the 1967 Detroit riot despite calls from officials to uncover a central plot. Documents cover Hoover era memos and show the bureau sought a minor role, driven by political and media pressure. The riot began July 23 1967, lasted eight days, left 43 dead and about $80 million in property damage.
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Beirut militias plan all-out war with Syrian troops said
Beiruts leading daily An Nahar reported Christian rightist militias preparing for full-scale conflict with Syrian troops. The paper cited increased artillery fire and said leaders want Syria to withdraw to prevent extending the Arab League peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon which expires in October.
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Mondale urges urban policy support at National Urban League
Vice President Mondale urged the National Urban League to help push the Carter administration’s urban policy through Congress. Speaking at the league’s 68th convention, he cited black community support in 1976 and pledged active support for affirmative action and minority programs.
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Fishing boats sink in gulf near Mississippi coast
The Coast Guard reported two vessels sank in heavy Gulf waters. The Haney Jr a 166 foot fishing ship sank about eight miles south of Gulfport with one death and three missing from its crew of twelve rescued. The Jamie Jim a 65 foot boat tied to an oil rig near the Mississippi River mouth sank with two aboard one rescued and one missing.
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Hooker Chemical to aid Love Canal cleanup funds
Hooker Chemical Co will contribute 280000 to help clean the Love Canal residential area near Niagara Falls. Gov. Hugh Carey says up to 8 million dollars in state and federal aid may be available. Bruce Davis of Hooker states the company retains its position of no liability. Earlier, President Carter declared the area a federal emergency.
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Pioneer Venus Multiprobe Launch Aims For Venus Study
A four probe Pioneer Venus Multiprobe, part of a $230 million mission from Cape Canaveral, lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on a pre-dawn Atlas Centaur launch at 3 33 a m. The craft will reach Venus to join a Venus Orbiter in December after a 220 million mile four month voyage.
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Senate rejects draft registration revival
The Senate voted 71 to 16 to defeat a proposal to reinstate compulsory 18 year old registration for a future draft. Instead lawmakers approved 2.5 million dollars to improve planning for any future mobilization.
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Mona Microsert to Perform at Great Jones County Fair
Be sure to see and hear Mona Microsert at the Great Jones County Fair. Look for the red light as she takes the stage.
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Jones County
Honduras military ousts president amid corruption claims
Honduran armed forces commanders ousted President Juan Alberto Melgar Castro over cocaine smuggling allegations and installed a three man junta led by Gen Policarpio Paz Garcia. The move comes amid broader accusations of widespread corruption in the regime and recalls past military upheavals in Honduras.
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Karpov Korchnoi draw in tense world title game ten
In Baguio Philippines Vik tor Korchnoi blasted Anatoly Karpov with verbal barbs yet could not break the world championship match, as they played to a 44 move draw. Karpov led series 1 0 and offered the draw. Korchnoi spokesman accused Soviet officials of intimidation and blackmail to influence match organizers.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publisher Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company operates daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions vary by carrier mail and region with weekly, monthly, and annual rates noted. The paper holds exclusive AP republication rights for local news and dispatches.
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