16 Aug 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1979
Page
1
Variable cloudiness continues through Friday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight's lows near 60. Friday will be warmer with highs in the upper 70s and light southerly winds. Weather details appear on page 2A.
The article states no evidence links Senator Roger Jepsen to illegal contributions from the South African government. It notes coverage on page 8A. It mentions Greg Baker delivering a standout performance for the Cedar Rapids Giants on page 2B.
A regional Child Support Recovery Unit is credited with solid success in its services. A proposed airport terminal faces a new watchdog appointment to monitor the project’s details. The Fastnet Yacht Race reports all boats accounted for with a toll of 17 dead and two missing.
Local newspaper highlights Artie Mentz an Elvis tribute performer who exceeds expectations in recent appearances. A separate report notes three bridges in Hiawatha causing new concerns for residents, with details on locations and impacts.
The Gallup Youth Poll notes a summer trend among teens in Washington Iowa. Readers are directed to page 12A for details on activities and a local dining hotspot referenced as a popular spot.
The Agriculture Department reports farm debt increasing at a record pace while farmers see rising equity. The report highlights contrasting trends in the agricultural sector with growing leverage alongside stronger net worth.
Small boy hands his mother the phone as she tunes in for 6:30 news, capturing a quiet domestic moment in a newsroom era setting. The image centers on a child facilitating a broadcast reveal and a household routine.
Former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young suggested he may meet again with a PLO envoy before his resignation takes effect. He defended past talks as not signaling U.S. policy change for Africa, and noted possible Israeli spying claims while stressing he would still meet qualified individuals as Security Council president.
Telex Communications Inc of Bloomington Minnesota, a Telex Corp unit, buys Turner Division of Conrac Corp. The Cedar Rapids plant will close by November 30. Turner products will be preserved with changes while manufacturing shifts to Telex sites. Price not announced due to confidentiality.
President and Mrs. Carter will lunch Sunday with Sen. John Culver and family at their bluff home near McGregor as part of a Delta Queen layover. The Carters and daughter Amy plan a weeklong cruise from St Paul to St Louis starting Friday night aboard the Delta Queen.
A 29 year old Naples woman gave birth prematurely to octuplets five girls and three boys. One girl died hours later and seven babies were underweight from 14 ounces to 2.3 pounds. The two largest infants showed some hope for survival. The births occurred at Hospital of the Incurable with 20 minutes of delivery and one doctor plus three nurses. The mother was identified as Mrs Pasqualina Chianese.
A Portland jury awarded Julie Titchbourne more than 2 million after finding the Church of Scientology and related groups guilty of consumer fraud. The verdict holds the religious organizations accountable when promises are not religiously protected and not honestly fulfilled.
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