Carter asks delay on SALT II as Soviets push in Afghanistan
President Carter asks Senate Leader Byrd to pause SALT II ratification amid Soviet moves in Afghanistan. Tass blasted U.S. stance while reports say Kandahar and Jalalabad fell to Soviet forces, with military operations aided by airlifts and harsh mountain terrain.
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Gold Tops 600 As Markets Fear Crisis
Gold surged to more than 600 an ounce amid political tensions. Prices hit 649.73 in Hong Kong, then settled near 613.26 with London fixing at 634. New York and Zurich quotes showed ongoing demand as investors seek a safe haven. Analysts cite fear of global instability driving bullion buying.
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FDA poised to approve Laetrile tests on cancer patients
Today's notes summarize a predicted FDA move toward approving Laetrile experiments on humans. Also mentioned is a garbage man arrested for taking his family's Christmas gifts from a dump and Gov Ray's task force proposing over 20 privacy law changes.
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Gov. Ray
Marion residents rile over billboard reactions
Local readers in Marion express strong feelings about recent bill boards and the public response. Officials urge calm as residents voice concerns and support.
Dining Out During Construction Promises More Than Pizzeria
A Page 5B feature describes a dining venue under construction with a bold size and design aimed to offer more than a typical pizza parlor, signaling a distinct local culinary destination.
Impersonator Orion Billed as Elvis Dodges Review
A page 4B note reports an Orion impersonator passing as Elvis meets skepticism from a reviewer. The piece contrasts the likeness with the authentic performer and notes critique of the act.
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Cedar Rapids Voters May Face Library Bond March Balloting
Cedar Rapids residents may be asked to cast ballots in mid March on a library bond issue. The short item notes potential timing and location on page 7B.
Index Never Fall In Love With A Tennis Player
A witty line notes that the word love holds no meaning for a tennis player, playing on the sport term love as zero. The cryptic copyright tag appears, framing the quip as a miniature observation rather than a story.
Palo plant ordered to shut down by Jan 31
The Duane Arnold Energy Center at Palo, operated by Iowa Electric, faces a NRC order to shut by January 31 unless short term safety modifications delayed by equipment unavailability can be documented. About 95 percent of the required equipment has been received and installed, with changes focused on containment isolation and a safety release valve indicator.
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Usury Limit Off In Iowa Interest To 13 Percent
Federal law suspends usury rules in Iowa and 19 other states for 90 days, lifting the ceiling on mortgage rates and removing the 1 percent loan initiation fee. With the change, lenders say more home loans will flow into Cedar Rapids as funds return to the state, boosting mortgage availability but potentially higher costs for borrowers.
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Bert Parks Fired After 25 Years as Miss America MC
Bert Parks was dismissed Wednesday night after a 25 year run as the Miss America pageant master of ceremonies. He sang during a rehearsal for the 1979 pageant, a development noted in the story on page 11A.
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