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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1976
Page
4
A reader question analyzes notrump slam prospects from a 19 to 20 point hand and the key role of a club ace. It also discusses the correct opening bid for MARQIOSTORZY KOK 2a, recommending two spades as a forcing bid regardless of seat or vulnerability.
In Johannesburg and Soweto a Zulu backlash left at least 13 blacks killed as clashes with militants erupted during a three day mass work boycott. Police reported five deaths in Soweto since Monday amid ongoing protests and gunfire.
White House spokesman said no wire or telephonic congratulation came from former president Richard Nixon after Ford secured the GOP presidential nomination. Nixon had appointed Ford vice president and helped pave the way to the presidency following Watergate.
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret toured the Jordan valley near the cease-fire line between Jordan and Israel on the second day of a three day private visit. Crown Prince Hassan accompanied them and outlined Jordan's development plans for the region.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions from Cedar Rapids Iowa with carrier and mail subscription rates. The notice lists pricing for afternoon and weekend editions and mentions Associated Press content rights and republication terms.
General Motors said its 1977 model cars will average 269 higher than current prices, a 5.8 percent rise and the first increase since 1976. Prices range from 23 on the Starfire to 708 on the Cadillac Seville, lifting the top model to 13359.
Rizzo recall backers vow to seek a court ruling after city commissioners rejected the petition by 2 to 1 for insufficient valid signatures. 116,943 were valid of 211,190. 38,848 were invalidated on technical grounds.
Israel devalued its pound for the thirteenth time in about a year. The rate fell to 8.18 pounds per dollar from 8.08, with a government note saying prices for essentials and imported goods would not rise. It is the first devaluation under a five-nation currency basket including the dollar.
Ed Ray, driver of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping rescue, found an overtime parking ticket on his car after testifying before the grand jury. Judge Alec Brown said the ticket will be waived as it is standard to dismiss parking violations by court witnesses or jurors.
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