Poland strikes leader says union win close at Gdansk shipyards
Lech Walesa told 500 factory delegates at the Lenin shipyards that a settlement on free trade unions was 90 percent achieved and the finish is in sight. The talks followed waves of strikes across Poland involving more than 350,000 workers, including coal miners in Silesia, amid East Bloc pressure and Warsaw Pact maneuvers near the border.
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UPI
Baltic
Lenin Shipyards
Lech Walesa
East Bloc
Valesa
Silesia
Communist Party
Edward Gierek
Soviet Union
Leonid Brezhnev
East Germany
Walesa
Mieczyslaw Jagielski
Jagielski
Progress
St Matthew's hosts two year lay ministry program
Religion notices promote a two year lay ministry program for area Catholics at St Matthew's offering spiritual and educational opportunities for those active in church work. Also note a feature about bright stars marking favorites this month on page 11A.
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St. Matthew’s
Outdoor childhood builds lifelong enthusiasts
Introducing youngsters to the outdoors early fosters lasting interest. The idea highlights how early exposure creates future fans and advocates for nature, shaping values and activity levels that carry into adulthood.
1980 Czech Festival Adds Bonus Contests
Readers are told that the 1980 Czech Festival includes extra contests this year with events for paddling kneading throwing and pulling. The note appears on page 13A.
Bergland seeks debate with Jepsen on farm issues
Farm Secretary Bergland calls for a public debate with Senator Jepsen over farm policy focusing on crop subsidies price supports and rural development. The proposal aims to air differing approaches in a high visibility forum.
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Bergland
Jepsen
Brezhnev Attacks U S Nuclear Strategy in Address
Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev denounces the United States as pursuing an extremely dangerous nuclear posture in his first major foreign policy speech in six months. Secretary of State Edmund Muskie vows hostage release must be a daily national conscience commitment.
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Leonid Brezhnev
United States
Edmund Muskie
School board not found violating open meetings law
The court ruled that South Tama school board members did not violate the open meetings law. The item appears on page 4A. other notes mention Governor Ray appointing a new judge for an East Central Iowa district and the head of a state commission on page 6B.
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South Tama
Ray
Iowa
Pity the Father Sacrificing for Son’s Medical Dreams
A devoted father sacrifices everything to fund his son's medical career only to be told to quit smoking by the son. The piece highlights generational tension and personal health priorities in a dramatic, cautionary note.
Iowa GOP erases legislative advantage in filing rush
DES MOINES UP I Republican Party filled most legislative races on final filing day erasing the 28 16 Democratic lead. GOP chair Steve Roberts called it one of the best final records in history while Democrats focus on winnable races. Auditor Richard Johnson faces Thomas Oliver of the Socialist Party in the general.
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Des Moines
UPI
Republican Party
GOP
Steve Roberts
Ed Campbell
Richard Johnson
Thomas Oliver
Iowa City
Socialist Party
Johnson’s
John Anderson
Libertarian Party
Socialist Workers Party
American Party
Communist Party
Statesman Party
Citizens Party
Louise Whitcome
U.S. blocks sale of five Boeing planes to Iraq
The State Department rejects an export license for five Boeing transports to Iraq amid congressional opposition and terrorism concerns. Iraqi Airways planned to take delivery of a 189 seat 727 at Boeing's Seattle plant, part of a $208 million deal with three 727s and two 747s awaiting license.
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UPI
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Iraq
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Seattle
Congress
Department of State
Department of Commerce
Department Press Office
Baghdad
Abscam defendants guilty in first corruption trial
Rep. Michael Myers and three co defendants were found guilty on bribery conspiracy and crossing state lines in the Abscam probe. Camden Mayor Angelo Errichetti Philadelphia Councilman Louis Johanson and Philadelphia lawyer Howard Criden faced a $50 000 payoff scheme. The jury delivered 12 guilty verdicts after over 10 hours of deliberation.
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New York
UPI
Michael Myers
Abscam
Camden
N.J
Angelo Errichetti
Philadelphia
Louis Johanson
Howard Criden
United States
Herzfeld
Mrs. Bierdry
FBI
Myers
Melvin Weinberg
Wein
Carter Okays 9.1 Percent Pay Rise for Federal Workers
President Carter approved a 9.1 percent pay increase for 1.4 million white collar federal workers effective Oct 1 unless Congress blocks it within 30 days. The move follows the Pay Comparability Act of 1979 and cites ongoing inflation as justification. The military will receive the higher defense-approved 11.7 percent rise.
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UPI
Carter Friday
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House of Congress
James McIntyre
Ray Marshall
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