22 Dec 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1980
Page
1
Variable cloudiness tonight with lows in the low to mid twenties. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and colder with a chance of snow flurries. Temperatures steady or falling. North easterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Weather details on page 2A.
Iran’s Parliament speaker Rafsanjani warned the United States of a trial for the 52 American hostages if Washington rejects Tehran’s $24 billion demand for their release. He said Iran will not back down and hinted the Majlis has ordered trials if the U.S. refuses.
A collage of brief items lists a cafe may close in downtown Cedar Rapids and Cedar House reopening, asks about hot Christmas toys, cites complaints at Heartwood Children’s Home, questions Reagan’s control versus others, notes 50 percent post Christmas discount, and mentions a prison funding debate plus service tips and film commentary across pages.
Editorial note ponders why scarce sense is labeled common in life’s daily puzzles. The line treats common sense as a paradox and reflects on human judgment and reasoning. Copyright statement appears as a brief attribution.
An anonymous call warned of the crash of a Colombian Caravelle jet killing 68 aboard. Investigators in the Guajira desert seek cause while officials cite sabotage and possible hidden firecrackers as cargo or luggage.
Investigators searched the ruins of the von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont after a flash blaze gutted the ski resort. One guest, Ronald Becker of Salem Illinois, was found dead in the cellar. seven others injured, including Judy Becker and Gino Farnicella. Baroness Maria von Trapp escaped unharmed. Johannes von Trapp said the fire began in the cellar and the lodge burned in about an hour while guests fled to the cold.
Dr Herbert Locksley claims 3 million in damages from 13 anesthesiologists and two Cedar Rapids hospitals for refusing to provide services since 1974. Defense argues against medical error concealment. Trial in Linn District Court enters seventh week with jury told private specialty groups may override hospital decisions.
President-elect Ronald Reagan announces four more Cabinet nominees. Samuel Pierce, a black attorney, would lead housing. Jeane Kirkpatrick, a professor, would be ambassador to the United Nations. James Edwards would head energy and James Watt would lead interior. The announcements raise Cabinet members to 14, with others still to be named.
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