09 Dec 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1979
Page
1
The article notes the revival of Art Nouveau, translating to new art, as a fresh trend in domestic styling. It highlights how family deltiology objects are being reimagined to fit contemporary homes, with emphasis on decorative cards and ornate motifs.
Short note explains a simple method to convert kilometers to meters by stopping speed and using a pace based approach. The tip emphasizes practical, everyday math for readers across sections including editorial and features.
Dawn Derine Kriegel, 21, missing since November 12 and once linked to a Grinnell bank robbery, was found slain southwest of Marengo. Her husband Daniel Kriegel had been murdered near Grinnell the prior week. Investigators withheld cause pending autopsy. Dawn and Daniel were rural Montezuma residents tied to the $62,000 bank heist.
Senate leader Robert Byrd urged oil companies to back the windfall profits tax or face a long run of sanctions and possible forced divestiture. He pressed Carter to reimpose price controls if a fair bill fails and warned of delaying tactics by Republicans during debates. Byrd linked tax cuts, spending caps, and defense budgets to the bill, calling out Sen. Roth Helms and Armstrong for tying amendments to the measure. He pledged to reconvene the Senate after the December recess if needed.
Cedar Rapids residents circulate a petition supporting a 20 percent police pay hike. Jerry Elick reported 300 to 500 signatures quickly and aims for 10,000 as he pushed the cause, noting Mayor Canney would not sign.
Norman Forer and Clarence Dillingham, described as foes of the ousted shah, met with embassy militants for two hours but were barred from seeing the 50 hostages. They called the encounter fruitful and said the ice was broken as negotiations continue.
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