Violent crime rises in Cedar Rapids 138 percent
FBI crime report shows Cedar Rapids violent crime up 138 percent in the first nine months, with murders rising to three from two and robberies to 78 from 56. Overall serious crime up 13.3 percent, while auto theft and burglaries fell.
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Bureau of Investigation
LaPeters
FBI
Urcenies
Barvenies
Davenport
Iowa
Des Moines
Food price rise may be smaller than forecast in 1978
U S government sources say retail food prices could rise about 8 percent in 1978, a drop from earlier 9 percent projections and well below the 14.5 percent increases seen in the two prior years, with some officials calling any reduction a victory for USDA economists.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Head of CIA in Greece assassinated by gunmen
Richard Welch, chief of CIA operations in Greece, was killed near his home after a Christmas party. A group calling itself the Union of Officers Struggling for the National Idea claimed responsibility, though police doubt its authenticity. Greek authorities vowed to pursue the attackers as security around American diplomats increased.
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Greece
Richard Welch
CIA
National
Idea
Welch
Athens News
Washington
U.S
Constantine Caramanlis
Mustachioed
Jack Kubisth
Chuckle The Boss Faces Staff Slacking Dilemma
A corporate chief admits a serious issue with staff goofing off and jokes about needing to call the office after every nine holes, reflecting a lighthearted golf club setting in Convent.
FTC Eyes Advertising for Eyeglasses Prices
The Federal Trade Commission proposes rules to overturn state bans on advertising prices for ophthalmic goods and services including eyeglasses and contact lenses. The move aims to boost competition and assist consumers, drawing pushback from the American Optometric Association and mentions of a related complaint against the American Medical Association.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
American Medical Assny
Optometric
Aasa
St. Louis
Association
Commission
Worst Year for Autos Since 70 Declines Hit Detroit Output
DETROIT AP reports 1976 auto production fell to its second lowest in 14 years with about 6.73 million cars built, down 30 percent from 1973’s peak and 18 percent for trucks. Plants shut down through early January under UAW contracts as manufacturers face an overall industry slump.
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Detroit
Trade Journal
Automotive News
United Auto Workers
Glant General Motors
Senate Panel Shuns Full FBI King File Review
Investigators for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence declined to review the complete FBI King file. A Justice Department official said only about half of the 86 volume King file had been examined. The file reportedly includes harassment incidents prior to a 1964 tape mailing alleging sexual compromise.
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Washington
Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Martin Luther King, Jr
Justice Department
Juice Department
Senate
King
South
Memphis
FBI
Bureau
Lis
Foreign trade surplus heads for record in 1975
The Commerce Department reports a November U S foreign trade surplus of 1.1 billion dollars with exports at 9.409 billion and imports at 4.269 billion. Through January 1975, exports exceed imports by 10.6 billion, already surpassing the 1964 record.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Ford Highlights Gore Range During Colorado Vacation
President Ford, on a skiing vacation in Vail Colorado, pointed out the Gore mountain range to a Secret Service agent sharing his chairlift seat. He began his trip by signing several pending bills including a compromise tax measure extending 1975 tax cuts into mid 1976.
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Ford
Vail
Colo
Gore Mountain Range
Secret Service
Icy crash on Sixth Street leaves two critically injured
A woman about 30 and a 22 year old man were critically injured when the car they rode in collided with a truck on Sixth Street SW near Wilson Avenue. Both were removed by the fire department and taken to St Luke's hospital. The car driver lost control on the icy road, was found to be the driver, and a second car driven by Philip S. Zima struck the auto. Reed and Zima were treated for injuries at St Turke's hospital.
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Wilson Avenue
St Luke's Hospital
Marion Reed, Jr
Boss Center Point Road
Philip S. Zima
Thirty Eighth Street Drive
Zima
Reed
St. Turke's Hospital
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