21 Jan 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1980
Page
1
Mostly cloudy conditions drop temperatures with a 20 percent snow chance late tonight and Tuesday. Tonight’s low near 20, Tuesday’s high in the mid to upper 20s. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Details on page 2A.
The newspaper launches a five part series to help readers cope with income taxes starting today on page 10A.
Cedar Rapids police say no to the city's contract offer as readers see references to local governance and editorial notes on ethics and politics. The page also mentions soybean farmers unloading at the Cargill plant and advice columns, with notices about a curious sidewalk dollar hint.
President Carter called on the U S Olympic Committee to abstain from sending athletes to Moscow if Soviet troops remain in Afghanistan by February 20. He urged IOC action and a world boycott if the Games are not moved or canceled, with USOC to poll about 10 000 athletes to guide its decision.
Des Moines briefing notes the 1980 presidential contest in Iowa where Carter and Kennedy frame a tight race while Republicans Baker Dole and Connally consider finishing third. Campaigns avoid bold victory claims, aiming to balance expectations amid a crowded field.
Eligible voters age 18 by November 4 may attend precinct caucuses. Democratic caucuses start at 8 p m. Republicans vary by county with several 7 30 and 7 15 starts. For specifics contact party officials and refer to Sunday Gazette page 10A for Linn County locations.
President Carter will defer for a short period his request to Congress for approval of an aid package to Pakistan. Sen. Frank Church said the delay follows negotiations with Pakistan and other nations and allows time for further consultation on the proposal. The plan initially called for 400 million dollars in military aid, which Pakistan said was insufficient.
In Sincelejo a wooden grandstand collapse at a bullring during a weekend bullfight left 162 killed and about 500 injured. Officials cited softened ground from heavy rains and overcrowding as causes as hundreds lined the stands. Police and Red Cross teams moved victims to hospitals and towns nearby.
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