13 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1979
Page
1
A proposed school lunch menu change in Iowa City prompts concern from a local farmer who fears impact on supplies and prices. The brief notes the community debate and potential agricultural effects.
Cedar Rapids will debut a new ambulance service February 22 capable of speeds up to 160 miles per hour. The change aims to shorten response times and improve emergency care across the city.
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board concludes a 2.5 hour session with unanimous agreement on a contentious issue. The report notes a larger budget for Cedar Rapids schools and encouraging tax news for taxpayers.
In Des Moines Senator John Culver faces criticism from several Democrats after calling for party loyalty in a balance the budget push. A private meeting with lawmakers followed by a hastily planned session aims to smooth tensions while Culver plans further public remarks this week.
Final Edition 20 cents edition of eastern Iowa daily newspaper previews local headlines and notes readers on price and availability for this issue.
Bitter cold and about half a foot of new snow gripping the East Coast and Mid Atlantic shut schools and forced car abandonment while Washington residents skied in the streets. In the West, heavy rains and 100 mph winds wrecked a bridge in Washington state, left thousands without power and killed at least one.
Former Prime Minister Bakhtiar is arrested as Iran’s provisional government consolidates. Reports say six hangings in Tabriz and insurgents desecrated the U.S. Consulate emblem. Bazargan names cabinet members including Karim Sanjaby and Dariush Forouhar. assailants fire on Bazargan’s Tehran office. relations with the United States and Soviet Union shift toward normalcy.
Linda Vanderveen 11 a Mulick Park Elementary student was abducted near her school, later found dead with hands bound. Police describe two Black suspects seen in a dark car and pursuit vehicles, including a 1976 Grand Prix or Cordoba and a rusted cream Ford station wagon with imitation wood paneling.
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