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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1978
Page
18
Taiwan ambassador James Shen returns home after decades in Washington marked by Washington's growing estrangement from Taiwan. Shen says the alliance has disintegrated under events beyond his control, concluding a frustrated tenure in U.S. diplomacy.
An acquaintance praises Shen 69 as he leaves three days before the formal transfer of U.S. diplomatic ties from Taiwan to the mainland China. The text suggests the change may occur on January 1, pending official actions.
The article traces Taiwan's fading U.S. backing as Washington pivots toward Beijing since 1972. It notes Shen’s limited access to U.S. officials, Taiwan's failed bid to replace him, and congressional votes urging consultation before severing ties with the island.
A U S delegation left Taiwan after Chiang Ching-kuo protested Carter's decision to sever relations with Taipei and recognize Beijing. Chiang demanded assurances on defense supplies and legal commitments for ongoing trade and cultural ties, as protesters clashed outside the Grand Hotel. The Americans called the talks useful and said they would continue discussions in Washington and Taipei.
Seton Hall University radio WSOU-FM pulled Billy Joel’s Only the Good Die Young over alleged anti Catholic lyrics and remarks by DJs. Station director Kevin Hislop notes the show is student run but licensed to the university board.
AP survey shows prices for 15 common items up 1.2 percent month to month and 8.9 percent higher than year start at thirteen cities. December gains varied, with eight cities up 2.6 percent while five fell 1 percent. Meat prices climbed in 1978, cattle and hog trends imply tighter beef supplies next year. Economists estimate 6 to 10 percent rise possible next year depending on weather and markets.
Property owners in Carriage Hills East Addition Marion Iowa apply to rezone Lantern Court Surrey Court area Lots 1 39 from R2 to R1A a public hearing set January 9 1979 5 30 PM City Hall Marion Iowa all interested parties urged to appear or submit written protests. Also includes notices of probate estates and a January 8 1979 Board of Adjustment meeting agenda items.
The District Court of Cedar Rapids, Iowa orders condemnation proceedings in a petition by Kenneth Newton Dien and Boris Marguerite Diehl et al. to fund improvements in the NSA housing area. The filing requests funds be diverted to entitled parties and lists multiple neighborhood and open space projects across Cedar Rapids. A hearing date is set for January with response due by the 24th.
The Iowa District Court in Linn County notifies defendant Robert M Lovelett of a petition and writ of evictions related to a wide mobile home and consumer goods. Defend by January 31 1979 to avoid default judgment. attorneys listed are Nelson and Nepo of Moyer Bergman Cedar Rapids.
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association of Cedar Rapids Iowa announces compliance with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act covering loans from Oct 1 1977 to Sep 30 1978. Statements list conventional FHA VA and Farmers Home loans by metropolitan area and outside districts with local business hours and available for public inspection.
Petition filed in Linn County District Court by Marta and Patricia Holtman against Matthew and Patricia Holtman seeks foreclosure on Lot 8 Crestwood Acres Addition. Court orders defendants to answer by a specified date or judgment will be entered.
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