Schmidt and Reagan press Soviet crackdown on Poland
Helmut Schmidt beside President Reagan criticizes Moscow for Poland’s martial law and notes U.S. sanctions serve their purpose though West Germany not pledging punitive measures. Includes other news briefs on auto safety and snow plowing policy in Cedar Rapids.
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Reagan
Soviet Union
Poland
U.S
Moscow
Schmidt
West Germany
the World
College District approves new bus policy changes
Three requests for school bus route changes will be the first decisions under a new transportation policy in the College Community School District. The policy raises walking distances to stops and allows buses to travel through housing developments under specific conditions after Tuesday's school board approval.
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College Community
Linn County
Wilson sues Big Ten over Illinois incident in sports page
Professional football quarterback Dave Wilson of the New Orleans Saints sues the Big Ten Conference over an incident from his Illinois days. The case highlights the high salaries in modern sports as Wilson seeks a potential $9 million claim.
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Wilson
Dave Wilson
New Orleans Saints
NFL
Big Ten Conference
Illinois Sports
Stocks Plunge Amid Broad Auto Sales Slide
A rough Tuesday on the market sees the heaviest stock losses in four months as automakers report declines for 1981 sales except Chrysler while Chevrolet trims prices on two models. The Gazette notes fewer entries in next summer’s steer championships across the area.
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Chrysler
Chevrolet
Farm News
Girl’s hair catches fire during candlelight service
Fire Marshal Phil Saunders revisits candle safety after a girl’s hair briefly ignites during Christmas Eve church service. In Cedar Rapids page 9A, coverage notes ongoing concern over use of candles and related hazards. Iowa basketball report quotes coach Lute Olson praising 6-10 freshman Greg Stokes as “coming on like gangbusters” to help the team.
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Phil Saunders
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lute Olson
Greg Stokes
Lawmakers Fan Globe for Holiday Break on Taxpayer Dime
Congress members travel overseas during the holiday recess at government expense. AP finds at least 53 lawmakers on December and January trips ranging from Yap and Fiji to Brussels and Rome. Trips funded by embassies and VIP Air Force planes with per diem allowances. spouses pay most costs.
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Europe
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Globe
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Melvin Price
John Chafee
R.I
John Danforth
R-Mo
Associated Press
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Western Pacific
Soviet Union
Brazil
Hong Kong
Cairo
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U.S
William Baranowski
House Administration Committee
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Latin America
Asia
Australia
New Zealand
Middle East
Charles Percy
R-Ill
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S. Trust Territories
Pacific
House Interior Committee
Yap
Saipan
Palau
Truk
Majuro
Ebeye
John Seiberling
Settlement bid in Fairfield Baptist school case stalled
Attorneys pressed for an out of court settlement as Judge Dick Schlegel delayed opening arguments in the Suburban Heights Baptist Church school case. Jefferson County Attorney Ed Kelly and church lawyers spoke amid talks on an agreement that would satisfy state laws while preserving church beliefs. Pastor D O Van Dyne said no compromise is possible.
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Jefferson County
Ed Kelly
Suburban Heights Church
Fairfield
Iowa lawmakers trim out-of-state travel in 1981
Iowa lawmakers took 115 out-of-state trips in 1981, billed taxpayers 72725, a drop from 1979. Senate members made 40 trips cost 25172, House members 75 trips cost 47553. Leaders cite campaign duties and travel to associations like NCSL and Education Commission of the States, with efforts to continue cutting costs through early flight bookings.
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Iowa
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Terry Branstad
House
del Stromer
R Garner
National Council of State Legislatures
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Stromer
NCSL
San Francisco
Atlanta
Iran Says Khomeini Authorized Negotiated Guarantees
One year ago Ayatollah Khomeini reportedly authorized accepting mediated guarantees in talks to free 52 American hostages. The report notes the mediation aimed to secure the release through third party assurances and a negotiated settlement.
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Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
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