Cedar Rapids couple live in Job Service parking lot
Unemployed Cedar Rapids couple Bob and Sharon, who asked that their last names be kept private, have lived in Sharon’s car in the Job Service of Iowa parking lot for four weeks. They describe harsh conditions, reliance on nickel cans, and a circular cycle of aid while seeking work.
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Rioting Surges in Polish Cities Ahead of Union Anniversary
Police dispersed thousands in Warsaw Gdansk Krakow Nowa Huta and Wroclaw as Solidarity opponents clashed with authorities on the eve of the shipyard strike anniversary. Water cannons and tear gas were used with arrests reported. Lech Walesas priest indicated possible transfer of the imprisoned leader.
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Poland
UPI
Solidarity
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Krakow
Nowa Huta
Wroclaw
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Lech
Walesa
Henryk Jankowski
Lake
Lansk
Victory Square
Gestapo
Today’s Chuckle Summer Awaited Then Gone
A lighthearted note captures the yearly cycle of summer humor. Readers wait for the season’s jokes and warmth, complain once heat arrives, and reminisce about its fleeting days.
Food prices drop 1.5 percent as inflation cools
UPI reports a 1.5 percent fall in food prices in July the largest monthly drop since February 1976 offsetting energy cost gains. Wheat and cattle led declines while energy prices rose 5.7 percent. Wholesale finished goods inflation stood at 3.1 percent for eight months. projections suggest a 7.1 percent annual rise if July trends continue.
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UPI
Labor Department
White House
Larry Speakes
Four Dead as Midwest Floods Swamp Region
Heavy rains drenched the Midwest with up to 15.5 inches, flooding mobile homes and trapping motorists. Four deaths were reported including three Missouri drivers and a man clearing a flooded basement. Governor Bond declared disaster areas in Jackson, Platte and Clay counties as rains eased and cleanup began.
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Nebraska
Kansas
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Raytown
Lynn Determann
Country Club Plaza
Christopher Bond
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Platte
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Baytown
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Smithville
St. Joseph
Clinton
Las Vegas
Gambling Mecca
National Jaycees threaten suit over women members
The National Jaycees plan to sue a Palo Alto California chapter and possibly three others including Cedar Rapids to enforce a men only rule citing a trademark violation. Cedar Rapids leader Louis Smith notes 15 women join the 130 member unit since last spring and vows to defend the chapter while celebrating its 50th year.
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Mike Fernandes
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