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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1979

Page

2

Egypt and Israel resume Camp David talks in Washington

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Khalil and Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan meet with Secretary of State Vance in Washington to break the deadlock in Middle East peace talks. They discuss linkage to Palestinian self government, oil supply, and U S aid terms amid Iran oil moves.

Washington Egypt Israel Camp David Middle East Mustafa Khalil Moshe Dayan Maryland Cyrus Vance West Bank Gaza U.S Anwar Sadat Sadat Defense Harold Brown United States Iran Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

Weather Summary for Wind Direction and Temps

Wind direction and velocity at 10 a m. light wind from the west at 24 mph. Sun rises and sets times given. Year ago today high 15 low 0 with no precipitation. Extended forecast calls for rain or snow ending Saturday, then partly cloudy and cooler Sunday. Fridays and Saturdays highs in the 30s to 40s, Sunday low teens.

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Birth notices list multiple families with newborns across Mercy St Luke's

Birth announcements dated Feb 20 from Mercy and St Luke's show a string of newborns to families in Mount Vernon, Ryan, Anamosa, Walker, Luzerne, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Palo, and Des Moines with names including Fletcher Zeman McNamara Bolin Sales Krumm Bradley Reid Barren Grieder Ernst McMann Wharton Neeh Strausser Vin cent Sampica Dickey Weber Haufle Graves Vincent Behrends Winegarden Griebel Stock Freerksen. Emergency calls listed with times and locations follow.

Robert Bolin Fir Tree Drive Thomas Sales Fifth Ave Michael Krumm van Horne Jack Bradley Anamosa Lloyd Reid Walker Gregory Barron Luzerne Ricky E. Garrett Kathy R. Kruse Dennis D. Christiansen Sandra Jean Macal Timus R. Galli Patricia E. Pollock Aldolreza Wahabi Jennie S. Thompson Asahar Allahverdi Jo E. Akard James A. Ernst Barbara K. Wehde Lawrence E. McMann Janis K. Wharton Cedar Rapids Daniel P. Neeh Kellie Jo Strausser Marion David T. Teed Tamara L. Abney Palo Vincent Mills Rachel C. Greene Don J. Cantrell Jackie L. Sampica Donald C. Dickey Prairie du Chien Wis Mary E. Weber

Supreme Court declines Pennington appeal in contempt conviction

The Supreme Court leaves intact reporter Joe Pennington's contempt conviction for withholding a confidential source. Pennington of KAKE TV faces 60 days in jail after 1977 conviction. high court denies review with two dissents.

Washington Supreme Court Wichita Kan Joe Pennington Kake-Tv High Court Pennington William Brennan Thurgood Marshall

Washington Transit Gridlock After Freezing Rain Strands Thousands

Thousands of rush hour commuters remain stranded in Washington as freezing rain cripples transit. The subway remains shut for a third day amid 19 inches of snow, with officials aiming to deploy 4,500 buses but halting service at 7 a.m. due to dangerous roads. Bus service resumed around 9:15 a.m. as crews worked to restore mobility.

Washington Virginia

Flooding Strikes Hawaii Island Forcing Dozens From Homes

Torrential rains flood southeastern Hawaii Island forcing dozens of families from their homes. Rain eased Tuesday night as authorities hope the worst is over. More than 21 inches fell in the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. at Hilo Airport.

Hilo Hawaii Hawaii Island

Amtrak Imposes Broad Fare Increase Next Month

Amtrak plans an average 6 percent fare hike effective March 5, with Washington New York tickets rising about 10 percent. Excursion and family plan tickets remain unchanged. The carrier cites rising costs and aims to boost passenger contributions to expenses. Frequent service and new equipment on the New York Washington route justify the higher rise to remain competitive with auto air and bus options.

Washington Amtrak Washington-New York New York-Washington

Third Suspect Arrested in Kennedy Airport Heist

New York FBI spokesman said Louis Werner, 46, joined a third man in the investigation of the $5.8 million Lufthansa cargo terminal robbery at Kennedy Airport. The crime is described as the largest cash robbery in U.S. history.

New York Lufthansa German Airlines Kennedy Airport FBI Quentin Urtell Louis Werner Queens Lawrence Long Island Urtell Werner Lufthansa

Judge rules NOW boycott legal political action in ERA dispute

A federal judge in Kansas City dismissed Missouri's antitrust suit against the National Organization for Women ruling the convention boycott tied to ERA ratification is a legitimate political activity. The decision held NOW did not violate the Sherman Antitrust Act as Missouri claimed the boycott held states economically hostage awaiting ERA approval.

Memphis Cranston, R.I San Francisco Kansas City, Mo National Organization For Women Elmo Hunter U.S. District Court Missouri NOW

U.N. Condemns Israel Over Occupied Territories Actions

The U.N. Human Rights Commission adopted a resolution condemning Israel for alleged rights violations in occupied Arab lands. The United States and Canada opposed the measure while nine nations abstained, including West Germany France Sweden and Australia. The vote was 20 to 2.

Geneva Switzerland U.N. Human Rights Commission Israel United States Canada West Germany France Sweden Australia

Summer job program abuse told in study

The GAO reports misuse of funds in the Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youths. Many youths were paid for little work, with inadequate supervision and possible ineligibility risks ranging from 9 percent enrollment. The GAO urged Congress to withhold increased funding until improvements are shown.

Washington General Accounting Office Labor Ray Marshall GAO Sen Warren Magnuson D-Wash Subcommittee Labor Department Public Service

Dieng eruption in Java kills 155, forces 17000 flee

Mount Dieng in central Java erupted Tuesday night spewing lava and poisonous fumes that killed 155 people and drove 17,000 from their homes. Officials called it Indonesia's deadliest gas-related volcanic event.

Jakarta Indonesia UPI Dieng Java Department of Volcanology

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery, noting rates per week and for longer terms, with distinctions for editions and regions. The notice also references its establishment, mailing details, and exclusive AP use.

The Gazette Company Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Jone Iowa U.S. Territories Carcos Associated Press

New Haven Telephone Co Publishes First Phone Book

On this date in 1878 the New Haven Connecticut Telephone Company released the first phone book listing 50 subscribers.

New Haven, Conn

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