Carter seeks 27.5 billion in 1981 tax cuts and 1 million jobs
President Carter proposed 27.5 billion dollars in 1981 tax cuts for individuals and firms plus 3.6 billion for retraining and weatherization. He aims to create 1 million jobs in two years and would extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks, costing 1.35 billion over two years, with steps to offset Social Security tax rises and study Social Security strengthening.
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Television figure dead at age 68 shocks viewers
A portly bow-tied television figure dies at 68, prompting tributes across media. Other notes include Sports Illustrated naming the Hawks to watch and details on a Cedar Rapids nursing wage boost.
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Cedar Rapids
Man Claims 89 Dollar Supermarket Bill in Express Lane
A Boston man asserts he spent 89 dollars in a supermarket while using the express lane. The quirky claim highlights a price tally that drew local attention.
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Boston
Cedar Rapids Population Rises by 4500 in Census Recount
The Census Bureau re canvass raises Cedar Rapids population to 110 126 from 105 578 cited in July. Housing units drop to 43 382 while 1980 count remains below 1970 total. Mayor Canney questions pace and contemplates appeal. official figure may barely move. Marion and Hiawatha totals not revised due to non response.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Bob Madson
Madson
Hiawatha
Three men hunted in Lake Tahoe casino bombing extortion plot
The FBI sought three men, in their early 20s, tied to a bombing that wrecked a Lake Tahoe hotel casino while a botched $3 million extortion was attempted. An all points bulletin described a black 1975 Ford as their likely getaway car.
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FBI
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Judd Strong
Poland Strikes Leader Urges Pause to End Labor Crisis
Striker leader Leszek Walesa urged a temporary halt to spread of strikes to give the communist government time to settle the labor crisis. He spoke from Lenin Shipyards in Gdansk as negotiators reported progress, while rumors of leadership changes were denied by Interpress. An estimated 300,000 workers were on strike amid demands for free trade unions.
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Edward Gierek
Stefan Olszowski
East Germany
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Gierek
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Walesa
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Gdansk Area
Mieczyslaw Jagielski
No Collins response to jobs question
Rumors circulate about Rockwell Collins shifting Cedar Rapids jobs amid earlier layoffs. Officials have not commented, though economic experts deem a full pullout unlikely. A statement to employees and media was anticipated.
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Rockwell-Collins
Cedar Rapids
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