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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1979

Page

3

Massive prison breakout at Maryland House of Correction

Thirty inmates escaped from the House of Correction in Jessup after sawing through bars and fences. Fourteen were recaptured within hours, with police mobilizing hundreds including U S Park Police and local forces to pursue suspects seen in Catonsville and along the Baltimore Washington Parkway.

Jessup UPI House of Correction Bill Clark Clark Sev Eral Baltimore Baltimore- Washington Parkway

Kennedy urged to run by pollster as Carter struggles

In Cincinnati AP report pollster Louis Harris says Ted Kennedy could be asked by fellow Democrats to run to save the country as many as 12 to 24 senators face re elector challenges. He notes Kennedy’s strength could prompt a mass switch by anxious lawmakers seeking political rescue. The comment follows Carter’s weak standing in national polls.

Cincinnati Carter Edward Kennedy Louis Harris The Cincinnati Enquirer Harris Kennedy Dmass Ted Kennedy

Veterans of Foreign Wars calls for VA chief resignation

The Veterans of Foreign Wars approves a resolution by voice vote urging the head of the Veterans Administration to change course or resign. The move comes an hour after Max Cleland urged the 1.8 million member group to back the Carter administration.

New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Administration Max Cleland

Federal judge denies stay for killer Jesse Bishop

In Las Vegas Nevada the federal judge refused to issue a stay of execution for confessed killer Jesse Bishop concluding the two public defenders failed to present a viable mistrial or delay bid.

Las Vegas Nev Jesse Bishop

Studs Lonigan author James T Farrell dies

New York AP reports James T Farrell author of Studs Lonigan trilogy died early Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 30 years old. A second item notes a missing boy in a bear-infested Minnesota forest years ago.

New York James T. Farrell Studs Lonigan Manhattan Upper East Side Minnesota

Queens Clerk Charged With Attempted Murder In Subway Tragedy

A 26 year old mail clerk Allen Curtis Lewis of Queens was charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing 18 year old flutist Renee Katz into a subway train on June 7. Katz survived following microsurgery to reattach the severed hand at Bellvue Hospital. A Transit Police task force investigated and Lewis was held on $25 000 bail after overnight questioning.

NEW York Bellevue Hospital Renee Katz Allen Curtis Lewis Queens

Surviving octuplets show slight gains in Naples

In Naples at San Paolo Hospital the three surviving octuplets born two months premature made small gains in weight. Anna and Valentina gained weight while Silvana recovered from jaundice, but doctors warned against optimism as premature infants may develop respiratory or intestinal complications.

Naples Italy Pasqualina Chianese San Paolo Hospital Tiny Anna Valentina Silvana Ugo de Bellis San Paolo

Willing to Trade Goodwill for Oil Iran Sale Draws Scrutiny

Reported emergency exports of heating oil and kerosene to Iran totaling about 2 million barrels aim to maintain ties with a major oil supplier. Officials cite humanitarian and strategic reasons, while critics call for human rights assurances and congressional review.

Washington Iran United States Burlington Iowa Carter U.S Quincy Ill Persian Gulf Energy Department State Department Thomas Reston

Three Mile Island panel challenges NRC licensing move

A presidential commission angered by the NRC decision to resume licensing new nuclear plants after a three month freeze issued subpoenas for NRC leaders. The panel argued the review should wait until its inquiry concludes in late October. Denton defended the action citing imminent designs, while commission members pressed for accountability and a broad list of required safety changes across 70 existing plants and proposed reactors.

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