Mine Workers council rejects tentative coal contract proposal
In a non binding ballot the United Mine Workers bargaining council voted 33 to 3 to oppose the proposed coal contract. The vote, taken in Arnold Miller’s absence, signals early reaction to the pact while demonstrators gathered outside UMW headquarters. The contract faces criticism for new employee health contributions and penalties for chronic absence and wildcat strikes.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Arnold Miller
Don Lawley
Miller
Lawyer to challenge warrantless search in espionage case
The defense for an American information officer accused of spying for Vietnam plans to challenge evidence gathered via warrantless searches. A Justice Department source says President Carter authorized such searches to obtain evidence against Ronald Humphrey, indicted last week on charges of passing confidential information to the Vietnamese.
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Washington
Vietnam
Justice Department
Carter
Ronald Humphrey
No Evidence Links Killer Suspect Ned York
Police considered freeing Ned York, a television actor arrested as a suspect in the sex killings of 12 women and girls, after Lt. Dan Cooke said there was no evidence tying him to the strangler. York phoned police incoherently, with investigators noting possible drug influence or fatigue, while friends described him as quiet and religious.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Ned York
Dan Cooke
York
Cooke
Indian land claim settlement pitched to Maine tribes
A presidential task force outlined a settlement offering Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes 25 million dollars in cash plus fishing rights on 300000 acres, with 25 million more to resolve claims against private owners and paper companies. Passamaquoddy leaders approved. Penobscot decision anticipated. Maine leaders cool and landowners silent.
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Augusta
Maine
Penobscots
Passamaquoddies
Passamaquoddy
Cedar Rapids Gazette Offers Details On Rates And Schedule
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines its establishment date 1883 and publication cadence daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates including weekly and yearly options with regional exclusions and notes Associated Press republication rights. It also reports basic weather and sunrise sunset times with a brief extended forecast.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Justice Drew Dies in Florida at 72
E Harris Drew, retired in 1971 after nearly two decades on the Florida Supreme Court bench, died Thursday in Florida at age 72.
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Justice Drew
Florida
Tallahassee, Fla
E. Harris Drew
Florida Supreme Court
Flu Epidemic Reaches Proportions Across United States
The Centers for Disease Control reports more than 3000 influenza and pneumonia deaths in the last four weeks, 1000 above expectations, signaling an epidemic. Older virus strains drive the damage while reports of the Russian flu appear in several states. Other strains show up nationwide. ON THIS DATE in 1974 Britain’s miners strike over wages.
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Atlanta
National Center For Disease Control
United States
Center
Wyoming
Colorado
Michigan
Texas
New York
Vance warns over Ethiopia Somalia war as Cuba aid slows talks
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance warned that a Soviet backed Ethiopia could trigger a reconsideration of the arms ban to Somalia if it invades. He said Moscow assured Ethiopia would not extend the conflict in Ogaden while Cuba’s military support, about 2,000 Cubans, slows prospects for resuming diplomatic ties with the United States.
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Washington
Cyrus R. Vance
Ethiopia
Somalia
United States
Vance
Moscow
Ogaden
Cuba
Carter delays student loan default collections amid privacy review
The Carter administration halts moving $430 million in defaulted federal student loans to private collectors. Health, Education and Welfare had invited bids and was close to selecting a contractor when Secretary Califano ordered a postponement citing concerns over privacy act constraints.
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Washington
Carter Administration
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Hale Champion
Inflation signals shift as finished goods index grows
The Commerce Department plans to phase out the wholesale price index for all commodities, favoring the finished goods index tracking prices of autos and food before sale. Prices rose for beef and poultry in January while eggs and pork slipped. overall 1977 finished goods up 6.6 percent, with 1978 inflation hoped under 6.8 percent. The Basin of Japan's Inland Sea likely formed by faults splitting a single land mass into Honshu Kyushu and Shikoku, National Geographic reports.
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Carter
Japan
Honshu
Kyushu
Shikoku
National Geographic
OPEC sticks to 1978 prices amid future energy shift
AP reports Iran prime minister Jamshid Amouzegar says OPEC will not raise oil prices in 1978 with a freeze at 12.70 dollars a barrel. He notes price hikes in coming years could curb consumption and spur investment in alternative energy sources. لبنان Beirut clashes kill dozens as Syrian peacekeeping troops clash with Lebanese right wing militiamen in worst fighting since civil war end.
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Tehran
Iran
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Jamshid Amouzegar
Amouzegar
Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Births at St Luke’s and Cedar Rapids area families
Birth announcements list the arrival of daughters for the May and Wenger families and note several births in Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding areas. The report also records emergency calls and incidents including a vehicle backfire, alarm malfunction, and a resuscitation event on Thursday and Friday.
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Williams Blvd
A Avenue
Third Street
16Th Avenue
Juniper Drive
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Ellis Blvd
Avenue Floral &— Botanicals
St. Luke's
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Miller Ave
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Central City
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Hiawatha
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Steven R. George
Shellsburg
Christine J. de Wilder
Brooklyn
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Patricia I. Richardson
Ronald W. Caldemeyer
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Lyle J. Sherbine
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Bezdek’s Florists
Marion Blvd
PECK
Green Thumb
Center Pt. Rd
Novotny
R.R
Toman Florist & Gift Shop
2Nd St
Krebs Florist
18Th St. SW
4 Seasons Florist
Mt. Vernon Rd
Newport's Greenhouse & Flower Shop
Wilson SW
Blairs Flower Shop
7Th Ave
Lewellen Florist
Town & Country
Cedar Memorial Park
1St Ave
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Bowling St
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