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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1980
Page
1
A chance of snow flurries tonight gives way to decreasing clouds and much colder air. Lows around 10. Thursday will be partly cloudy and colder with highs in the low 20s and diminishing northerly winds. Weather details on page 2A.
Global gold prices jumped to $562 an ounce by noon amid the Afghan Iran crises, with silver up to $40 and copper and other metals climbing. Dealers warn of uncertain relief unless oil news or Iran hostages ease.
Extracts show concern over Linn Shelter Care Facility safety and care for vulnerable youths. Page references indicate coverage of abuse, missing children, and facility conditions with ongoing community worry.
Cedar Rapids A construction problem encountered at Linn Courthouse South requires additional work and delays the planned move to the building. Page 10A.
A humor line notes the gender stereotype that women are blamed more for driving errors than men. The quip contrasts perceptions of driving ability and accountability in a lighthearted, provocative tone.
U N Secretary General Kurt Waldheim canceled a public appearance in Tehran after about 1000 demonstrators gathered near the Foreign Ministry. He met with Prime Minister Ghotbzadeh for three hours and stayed in his hotel to avoid the crowd. Iranian officials called the talks satisfactory as hostages in the U S Embassy enter their 60th day.
Police locked down Reno streets as a crowd threw rocks and bottles, leading to about 100 arrests. Revelers streamed into the city to mark the new year before rioting and looting broke out. Full details on page 6C.
Iowa attorney general says a governor outside the state remains in full control unless an emergency prevents contact. The lieutenant governor may act only in emergencies when the governor cannot be reached. The opinion notes California contrasts and cites Tornado actions by Gov Ray and Lt Gov Branstad.
A man calling himself Moulded to Murder threatens to start killing Los Angeles County residents after the new year. Psychiatrists and detectives seek to intervene by arranging direct communication with the reporter, offering help and support rather than pursuit or arrest. The case involves dire warnings, a potential outbreak of violence, and coordinated mental health intervention.
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