07 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1980
Page
1
A mainly clear night with dense fog possible and lows near 5 above. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies and light snow with highs around 20. Winds remain light and variable. Weather details continue on page 2A.
The Carter administration will withhold formal sanctions against Iran while diplomatic efforts continue to free about 50 American hostages. Spokesman Hodding Carter warned against expecting an imminent breakthrough despite reports from Kuwait papers of progress and talks led by Abolhassan Bani Sadr.
Prairie Trunk Railway and Great River Railroad, both backed by Trans-Action Associates, pursue segments of the Rock Island and Milwaukee lines. Craig E. Burroughs fronts the bid, aiming to keep eastern Iowa rail service viable with Cedar Rapids as a hub.
A court order would be required to obtain library registration and circulation records if the Senate approves a House approved measure. The report comes amid a broad set of local items including a railroad sighting of Bigfoot and a contract dispute in Marion schools.
A lighthearted quip notes hard work may not kill you yet you seldom hear of resting to death. The joke plays on the tired humor that rest is safer than toil.
Fayette Gazette reports Bill Lewis owner of Village Emporium ran a comical classified ad to choose between his wife and their 2-year-old cocker spaniel. The public reaction included another ad implying the wife should be kept as a pet if she cannot cook. Mrs Lewis plans a counterattack while the dog is gone.
President Carter and Senator Kennedy spoke back to back to day at a Consumer Federation of America event. Carter vowed to veto any bill that cripples the FTC while warning against a legislative veto. Kennedy urged Carter to debate and campaign personally.
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