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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1979

Page

2

Bazargan vows religious and economic reforms in Iran

Iranian Prime Minister hopeful Mehdi Bazargan pledges to weave religion into government, revamp the economy, and hold free elections as Khomeini seeks to replace Bakhtiar. He urged the army to avoid aiding imperialism and warned against a shah return amid royalist demonstrations.

Tehran Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Tehran University Mehdi Bazargan Shahpour Bakhtiar Bazargan Shah Marrakech Morocco

Vital Statistics Returns for Feb Births and Local Incidents

A compilation of February birth announcements listing names and addresses of new daughters and sons for numerous families in Marion Des Moines and Cedar Rapids followed by a string of incident notes detailing assisting calls smoke odor cigarette safety medical emergencies and an overheated furnace motor with times and locations included

O Ave Third Ave Eighth Ave Cherry Hill Road 35Th St J St

Poll Finds Carter Approval at Low Point Since Camp David

An AP NBC poll shows 28 percent rate Jimmy Carter good or excellent, down eight points in seven weeks. Iran concerns and Carter’s handling of Middle East turmoil drive the drop, with failure to achieveMidEast peace blamed anew.

New York Jimmy Carter Camp David Associated Press NBC News Iran Carter Middle East

Lawmaker Seeks States Right to Set Speed Limits

Rep. Daniel B. Crane introduces a bill opposing federal enforcement of the 55 mph limit calling it blackmail, pure and simple. The measure would let states set their own highway speed limits, with federal officials hoping the lower speeds conserve petroleum.

Washington Daniel B. Crane R-N

Beverly Hills Supper Club settlement reaches 3 million

In Newport Kentucky the Beverly Hills Supper Club owners agreed to a 3 million settlement with plaintiffs in a class action stemming from the May 28 1977 fire that killed 165. Richard J Schilling and his three sons filed the motion without admitting liability and a hearing was sought for February 23 to approve the proposal.

Newport, Ky Beverly Hills Richard J. Schilling Southgate

Chinese rampage for jobs disrupts Shanghai transit

Chinese intellectuals demanding jobs have rampaged for days in Shanghai disrupting transit lines. Kyodo News says demonstrations were staged by young intellects trained in Shanghai and sent to other regions. Reports also note planes moved from central China to the southern border after Vietnam’s invasion of Cambodia and the Pol Pot government evacuation.

Tokyo UPI Shanghai Kyodo Peking China Vietnam Cambodia Pol Pot Phnom Penh

Chinese jets massed along Vietnam border says Japanese official

Hi sahiko Okazaki the intelligence chief of the Defense Agency reports a sizable concentration of MIG 17s and MIG 19s and some newer aircraft near the Vietnam border. He did not give an exact total but rejected reports of hundreds.

Tokyo Japan Washington Hisahiko Okazaki Japanese Defense Agency Okazaki

Nationalist China rejects Carter plan for unofficial ties

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry spokesman King Shu-chi said Nationalist China has not agreed to form any unofficial organization to handle future relations with the United States. He insisted relations must be official, government to government, despite the Carter administration shifting recognition on Jan. 1.

Taipei Taiwan Cyrus R. Vance Carter Administration United States Nationalist China Republic of China Foreign Ministry King Shu-chi U.S Carter

Farmers find Bergland courteous unyielding in talks

Washington AP reports a 90 minute meeting between five protest leaders and Agriculture Secretary Bergland eased tensions. Farmers praised his courtesy and listening while Bergland stood firm against higher grain support prices and defended calling some protesters greedy as carefully chosen wording.

Washington Bob Bergland Gene Schroder Campo Colo Gerald McCathern Hereford Texas Bergland

Woodcock Approval Tied to Taiwan Security Demands

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommends Leonard Woodcock as ambassador to mainland China with a 12 to 1 vote but ties action to Taiwan security guarantees. Chairman Frank Church signals no floor vote until Taiwan legislation advances. Senator Javits stresses linkage and presidential aims.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Leonard Woodcock Peking Taiwan Senate Woodcock China Frank Church D-Idaho Jacob Javits R-N.y

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