Trans-Atlantic air travel returns toward normal after strike delay
Air travel between the United States and Europe neared normal levels on Thursday as foreign controller unions postponed sanctions against American flights. Canadian controllers ended a two day boycott at Gander Newfoundland, restoring traffic and easing disruption for about 100,000 travelers.
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Poland Aide Kanin Jaruzelski to Visit Brezhnev
Poland's Communist Party leader Stanislaw Kanin and Premier Wojciech Jaruzelski will travel to the Soviet Union in the immediate future for talks with President Leonid Brezhnev. The trip follows growing tension from Poland's deteriorating economy and severe food shortages sparking street demonstrations and threats of strikes.
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Busy Cedarfest and area events across Iowa on Saturday
Older Iowans Day at the State Fair in Des Moines. Fayette County Fair in West Union features a horse show at 10 a.m. and a demolition derby at 8 p.m. Mesquakie Indian Pow Wow in Tama lists performances at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Lisbon Sauerkraut Days begins with a 4 p.m. church supper and a 7 p.m. talent show, followed by a street dance with Wapsi Valley River Band. Cedarfest on Second Street SE hosts art, music by New Relations, Parlor City Jazz Band, Prairie Thunder Band, roller-skating, bed races, frisbee, and an egg drop. Klaus Family performs at 8:30 p.m. in Strawberry Point. Sleuth at Old Creamery Theater in Garrison at 8 p.m. Tickets $6 and $5. Getting Out at Studio Theater in Garrison starts 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5. Madison Bike Club Camper tour departs Bever Park at 8 a.m.
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Linn County considers pool land purchase on 35th Street
Marion Park Board advanced plans for a new pool by approving a resolution urging the city council to buy land at 35th Street and McGowan Boulevard. Linn-Mar schools will raise lunch and athletic ticket prices this fall after a board vote. Dr Phillip J Crew received the 1981 Founders Award at Cedar Rapids Country Club.
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Four veteran Cedar Rapids pilots back air controller system
The Gazette reports four experienced Cedar Rapids pilots say the air traffic control system operates safely perhaps better than before the strike. Meanwhile three striking controllers appeal firing and five others have hearings slated. James Michael Taylor confessed to killing two Waterloo officers out of fear after capture. testimony opens a motion to suppress the confession from detectives after his July arrest.
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Bush to Visit Iowa for Official Duties and Fundraising
Gov. Robert Ray announced that Vice President George Bush will visit Iowa in early November for a two day trip combining official functions and Republican fundraising. Len Nielsen of Cedar Rapids shot his best pro round to take the lead in the PGA tourney returning to Page 1C.
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Stock market quips clash with brisk auto sales rise
Financial Midwest notes stocks are not stemwinders yet perform well in tough times. US auto sales in the first third of August run 28.8 percent higher than the same period last year, per Page 5C.
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All Iowa Fair to be shorter in 1982 says board
Gazette staff writer Mary Burke reports the All Iowa Fair will run six to eight days in 1982, not the current eight days. The board reviewed a 1981 profit of 5416.32 and approved a shorter fair, with talks on dates and costs continuing.
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Weather Summary With Temperature Extremes and Weekend Outlook
Wind direction southeast at four miles per hour at 10 p m. Sun sets at 8 09 p m and rises 6 15 a m Saturday. Year ago today high 82 low 67 with no precipitation. Record high 99 in 1936 and record low 45 in 1964. Extended forecast partly cloudy Sunday through Tuesday with seasonable temperatures highs low to mid 80s lows upper 50s to low 60s. National extremes low Thursday 41 at West Yellowstone Montana high Thursday 105 at Omak Washington and Lewiston Idaho.
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Tip of the Day from Gretchen Poston
White House social secretary Gretchen Poston shares party planning tips to boost guest comfort and success. Plan ahead with seating, coat storage, seasonal menus, and a host friendly table setup. Use local resources like fresh garden flowers and student designed invitations for personal touches.
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Kirkwood weighs $1.3 million options for future projects
Kirkwood Community College officials face how to spend $1.3 million from bids, interest, and available funds. Possible uses include a second Cedar Hall lecture room, purchasing Eisenhower Elementary School, leasing Wardway Plaza space, or expanding Iowa City learning center, with a decision due soon.
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