Death of George Meany Draws Condolences From Carter and Kirkland
President Carter and AFL CIO leader Lane Kirkland mourn George Meany longtime anti communist labor giant who led the AFL-CIO to expand free trade unions worldwide and shaped Democratic politics Meany died at George Washington University Hospital at 9 55 p m EST age 85 his death due to cardiac arrest announced by a federation spokesman and his daughters were with him at the time Funeral plans were not announced page 2A continuation noted
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Cedar Rapids top male athlete vote opener reviewed
Senior sportswriter Jack Ogden analyzes the early voting in Cedar Rapids Metro high school history for the top male athlete. The piece appears on Page 1B with a broader section breakdown.
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Copenhagen Glamour vs Hvidberg Locale At Denmark Trip
Eastern Iowans who traveled to Denmark in October found more than glamour in the church and churchyard at Hvidberg. The visit contrasted with distant Copenhagen, offering a different kind of excitement and local color for readers.
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Index An Acceptable Level of Unemployment Discussed
A government economist argues that the phrase acceptable level of unemployment implies the official remains employed as long as the criterion is met. The note highlights the irony of policy targets tied to job security.
Grains Show Signs of Stability Amid embargo fallout
Grain futures on Midwest exchanges show first signs of stabilization after the Carter embargo on Soviet grain. A late buying surge aided a Friday rebound while U S officials praised allies for withholding 17 million metric tons. Corn rose and soybeans fell on Cedar Rapids markets as Chicago futures opened higher.
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Unemployment Rises to 5.9 Percent in December
The Labor Department reports December unemployment at 5.9 percent, up from 5.8 percent, with 97.9 million people employed and 2.1 million new jobs created in 1979. Administration officials note the economy remains stronger than expected despite calls for a slowdown.
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Pittsburgh gunman takes family hostage and dies in blaze
Samuel Andrews 27 held Arlene Ware 22 and two children Kimberly 4 and Fred 2 since Wednesday. He shot Ware and the children, then killed himself as tear gas was fired into the Beltzhoover house. Ware, six months pregnant, escaped during the blaze at 7:45 a.m. and was hospitalized in critical condition.
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