20 Dec 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1979
Page
1
Warm conditions persist with mostly sunny days and clear nights through Friday. Lows drop to the upper 20s tonight and highs reach the low 50s Friday as light southerly winds remain. Weather details available on page 2A.
The first lady Rosalynn Carter was greeted by the Cedar Rapids mayor and shook many hands in Marion, reflecting a warm public appearance during today’s events. The visit drew attention at multiple stops across the region.
A reviewer calls Kramer vs. Kramer a three star two honkie film. The Hoover House at West Branch adds fandues as a specialty. Ry Cooder releases Bop Till You Drop possibly his best work. Short Circuit Theatre forms an improvisational group echoing Saturday Night Live.
A brief aphorism notes that a kiss symbolizes collaboration and shared insight between two heads. The sentence suggests harmony and mutual support as a positive social gesture.
Michelle Martinko an 18 year old Kennedy High School senior was stabbed to death in her family's tan 1972 Buick parked in Westdale Mall. Police traced her missing report to 2 a m and say she was seen at the mall around 7 30 p m after leaving a choir banquet at the Sheraton Inn. The time of death and motive remain under investigation with an autopsy planned.
Congress wrestles over 3.6 billion in federal loan guarantees for Chrysler as House and Senate conferees meet in a closed session to decide on money splits and union contributions. Senator Stevens warns no bill without middle-ground accord. Gerald Greenwald says federal aid is essential to avoid a 1980 cash shortage.
Militants said no relatives may visit the 50 Americans held at the U S Embassy in Tehran for Christmas. The move comes as Iran's government floated possible visits, and a militant spokesman questioned church services for hostages. Meanwhile, a mass Christmas card drive arrived from Florida.
Aerospace engineer Allan Tobiason says extraordinary procedures could have saved the DC-10 after engine separation, but not standard operating rules. NTSB and FAA debates focus on engine pylon failure, certification gaps, and potential costs to modify some 290 planes.
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