Snow Closes Cedar Rapids Streets After Weekend Storm
Cedar Rapids crews battled a heavy wet snowfall that dropped four to five inches on most streets. Wayne Murdock, public works chief, said sanding began Sunday night and plowing started Monday afternoon. He projected about 75 percent cleanup by noon and urged downtown motorists to heed no parking signs. A chance of more snow loomed Tuesday as offices stayed closed for a Presidents Day holiday.
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Iran to take stake in Pan Am under aid plan
Washington says Iran will acquire about 13 percent of Pan Am stock with an estimated $230 million involved in a loan and stock deal aimed at stabilizing the airline. The administration asserts no defense threat and confirms CAB approval still required. The IranPan Am pact includes Intercontinental hotel ownership and provisions to satisfy defense needs.
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Chuckle item laments fading TV era nostalgia
A brief humorous note contrasts those who long for “good old days” with the loudest protesters when a TV rerun ends. The quip plays on nostalgic longing and loud modern reaction in a compact, tongue in cheek style.
City scores 50 percent success in mass killing of blackbirds
Paducah officials report about half of two million blackbirds sprayed with a detergent to wash away oils died from exposure. Weather halted spraying before completion and plans exist to resume. Endorsed by city leaders after court rulings favored extermination at Fort Campbell and Milan depot amid environmental opposition.
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Senate panel urges tighter wiretap rules in national security cases
A Senate judiciary and foreign relations subcommittees report urges Congress to tighten wiretap controls after hearings on warrantless taps tied to Nixon era leaks. It cites Kissinger’s controversial role and says the White House initiated and concealed the taps while pursuing 14 federal officials and three reporters.
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Milan Art Gallery Theft Spurs $1.5 Million Heist
Thieves stole 28 modern paintings from Milan's municipal museum, valued at about $1.5 million, including works by Renoir Cezanne Gauguin and Van Gogh. They entered through a broken window, left no traces, and authorities suspect commission theft or ransom.
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Postage May Hit 13 Cents in Coming Rate Hike
Postal rates likely to rise by year end with first class letters possibly at 12 to 13 cents. Postmaster Bailor cites rising costs and operating at a deficit, while a spokesman notes subsidies shrinking from 17.7 percent to 16.4 percent of income. Bailor warns of tough labor talks and possible measures to maintain commerce.
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Kissinger Gromyko Hold Fruitful Talks in Geneva
In Geneva Kissinger and Gromyko acknowledged differences yet called their five hour session fruitful and said both sides move toward removing disagreements. They noted sharp exchanges but reported substantial agreement on many Middle East issues and a path to renewed peace talks, with Brezhnev’s stance and Israeli optimism shaping expectations.
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Cedar Rapids Tour Group Faces No Rooms in Hawaii
A 280 person Cedar Rapids group arriving in Honolulu found no hotel rooms despite confirmed reservations and prepaid arrangements. The Imperial Hawaii hotel turned them away, forcing relocation to multiple properties and even flights to another island. Travel agency Soliday’s Holidays criticized Hawaii hotels for overbooking up to 20 percent.
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Bentsen Enters 1976 Democratic Presidential Race
Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas announces his candidacy for the 1976 Democratic nomination. He frames the election around economic recovery and leadership, detailing his mix of private and public experience. He unveils the bid with events in Washington and Houston, citing three House terms and business background.
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Girl dies after snow plow collision in Cedar Rapids area
A two year old girl, Dawn Hosire, died after being struck by a pickup snow plow as it backed from a driveway in northeast Cedar Rapids. The truck, driven by her grandfather Lloyd Homire, veered while in motion, the driver’s statement said. Authorities transported the child to a hospital where she died on arrival.
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Hiawatha
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