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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1980
Page
1
Partly cloudy and very cold today with a high near 10 degrees. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of light snow and continued cold into Sunday. Tonight’s low near zero, Sunday highs in the teens. Weather details on page 2A.
District authorities outline how expenses for juvenile probation will be divided among Linn County and neighboring counties. The plan details per‑county contributions and governance responsibilities, with dates for implementation and oversight.
A light sports humor piece jokes about aging athletes as a back injury keeps them sidelined and fans share a knowing grin. The column frames gym life and late-career twists with a playful tone and familiar personalities.
The U N Security Council urged Israel to restore Fahd Kawasme of Hebron and Mohammed Milhem of Hashoul to their homes. The two began a sit in at U N headquarters vowing water only until reinstated. The 15 0 vote backed the resolution.
Children from First Lutheran Church perform a scene from Silent Night The Birth of a Carol set in an Austrian Alpine church The organ breaks forcing Franz Gruber to improvise a new Christmas Eve service He writes a tune on guitar to accompany a pastor's verse and teaches it to the young cast including Scott Muters Van McCray Mindy Mayfield Kris Smith Susan Wessel and Jackie Smith The piece, though old, is newly published this fall Story on page 8A.
Sol Linowitz said he suggested Henry Kissinger could replace him as special Middle East envoy when Ronald Reagan takes office. He noted some interest, while Richard Allen rejected the speculation via Akhbar el Youm in Cairo. Linowitz also mentioned naming other possible successors and teased a roving ambassador role for Kissinger.
California appeals court rules Proposition 1 constitutional and that mandatory busing need not be used in Los Angeles city schools. The decision keeps about 60 000 students in a nonfully integrated plan through January and likely moves the case toward the state Supreme Court and possible federal appeal.
Ted Theodoreopolos a former Cub Scout and Philip Morris sales manager paid the $38.25 postage for 255 un stamped Christmas caroling fliers after the Scouts were told it was illegal to hand deliver mail. He noted the act honored his late grandfather and kept the Cub Scouts from worry this Christmas. Postal officials cited mailbox security concerns and potential fines for nonpayment.
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