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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1980
Page
1
A brief note on a book concept titled Post Affluent America as a potential preface to the new year and decade, referenced on page 12B. It hints at themes guiding forthcoming discourse and reflections.
Classified notices and brief listings appear under Section D with want ads and legal notices followed by a crossword puzzle and a horoscope. The page aggregates advertisements, legal notices, and entertainment features for readers.
In Des Moines the GOP presidential hopefuls including Connally Dole Crane Anderson Baker Bush and Tauke fielded questions for two hours at the Des Moines Civic Center The forum drew about 2600 attendees and broad coverage from panelists and reporters as candidates touted their experience and staked claims on issues ahead of the January caucuses
At the United Nations Security Council opening session on Afghanistan, the Soviet Union alleged U.S. and Chinese subversion and urged a withdrawal of foreign troops, while China denounced Soviet aggression and called for condemnation of Moscow. The debate was scheduled to resume with a vote likely blocked by the Soviet veto.
The article notes Afghanistan’s diverse Islamic tribes have long resisted external rule and that the Soviet push for centralized control may struggle to alter Afghans’ attitudes. The piece references a child watched by a servant and an elderly man with a loosened turban as illustrating the people's independence.
Westdale Mall’s 120 stores drew shoppers away from downtown Cedar Rapids and area towns, though actual traffic and sales were not as high as anticipated. Executives from Killian's Armstrong's Seifert's and Osco Drug described mixed results, with overall holiday sales up or steady but not as strong as prior years. Containing high prices and cautious shoppers, many merchants aimed for deeper discounts and new promotions.
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