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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1978

Page

2

Violence erupts as IRA clashes shake Belfast streets

In Belfast troops and police faced snipers and rock throwing mobs during a demonstration against British rule by the IRA. IRA supporters roamed Catholic areas hijacking and burning trucks while police stations were besieged. Security officials reported no serious injuries amid widespread damage as 20,000 troops and 500 reinforcements were deployed.

Belfast Northern Ireland UPI Irish Republican Army Andersonstown Gerry Fitt IRA Lower Falls Seri Ous Britain Ulster Maze Tomas O’finch

Weather And Local Updates For Cedar Rapids Area

The report notes high temperatures around the low to mid 80s and overnight lows in the 60s with a chance of afternoon storms. Extended forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions Friday and Saturday and partly cloudy with possible thunder showers Sunday. River levels listed for multiple towns show varying rises and falls with minor flood concerns. Birth notices include several local families welcoming daughters and sons across Cedar Rapids Marion Newhall and surrounding areas. Fire and medical calls occur Tuesday including spark plug wire, medical emergencies at Twin Pines Golf Course and Park Towne Place, an overheated belt, a gas flush and a smoke detector fault. Twenty years ago Cedar Rapids motorists faced a major traffic crackdown.

Twin Pines Park Towne Place 16Th St Bowling St 30Th St

House approves 119.2 billion defense bill amid abortion curbs

The House passed a 119.2 billion defense appropriation with a 339 to 60 vote and approved an amendment barring use of funds for abortions except to save the mother's life. The measure advances to the Senate as part of broad spending cuts and policy changes.

Washington House Senate Tom Harkin D Lown

Carter seeks transfer of Indian education duties to new Education Department

Washington AP report says the Carter administration asked a House committee to back shifting Indian education and child nutrition functions from current agencies to a proposed Education Department. The move would reshape oversight of programs affecting Native communities and school meals nationwide.

Mittee Interior Department Agriculture Department Washington House

Sugar bill eyed to raise prices across foods

Legislation advanced by the House Agriculture Committee could lift the minimum import sugar price by about 1.5 cents a pound this year and push the retail cost of a 5 pound bag higher by roughly 7 cents. The measure would affect many foods and beverages making up about 80 percent of sugar consumption in the United States.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee House Agriculture Committee Anne

Toll rises as floods kill 10 in Alpine floodstorm

Rescuers recover ten bodies after flash floods and tornadoes sweep northern Italy, Switzerland, and France. As many as 30 more may be found. twenty people are injured in the Ossola valley near the Swiss border. Heavy rains from a sirocco wind flood rivers in the Aosta and Ossola valleys. freezing temperatures produce August snow at high altitudes across the region.

Domodossola Italy UPI Switzerland France Ossola Africa Aosta

Judge orders info from publishers in Farber case

In Hackensack New Jersey Superior Court Judge William Arnold demands two book and film firms disclose dealings with jailed New York Times reporter Myron Farber. Defense cites Farber as potential witness bias while Farber remains jailed for noncompliance and The Times faces a daily $5000 fine until notes are surrendered.

Warner Communications Farber Jascalevich the Times

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 operates from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail for 7 daily issues and 52 weeks with regional exclusions and AP republication rights.

The Gazette Company Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette Associated Press AP News

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