Lebanon Truce Holds Amid Calls for Unity in Beirut
A Syrian backed cease fire in Lebanon largely holds as Moslems, Christians and Palestinians observe the truce. Saeb Salam calls for a younger generation to lead while looting sparks in Beirut and the airport reopens after a weeklong shutdown.
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U.S. and Soviet discuss lower strategic arms ceiling
In Brussels Kissinger cites constructive Soviet ideas on cutting the 1974 Vladivostok ceiling by about 10 percent. Officials say a 2,400 total could drop to roughly 2,160 or 2,200 with long term 1977–85 limits. Angolan MPLA intervention remains a sticking point.
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Andrei Gromyko
Washington
Cedar Rapids teachers ratify 7.5 percent contract
Cedar Rapids Community School District teachers approved a 7.5 percent overall pay rise by 477 to 83 vote at Kennedy High School auditorium. The $1.4 million total cost covers $1,154,000 in salary increases and fringe benefits. The deal will go to the school board for Monday consideration.
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Chuckle Retail Sees Fewer Gift Returns After Christmas
Retail chain Chuckle reports a drop in gift returns after the holiday season as shoppers hold onto items for planned spring garage sales. The company notes consumer thrift and early gift use as factors.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Calls Local Budget Limit Bill an Insult
Cedar Rapids Mayor Don Canney denounces a senate committee bill to cap growth in budgets of Iowa counties and cities over 500, calling it an insult to Iowans. The bill would impose a 6 percent annual growth limit on total budgets for 1976-78, contrasting Gov. Ray's proposal focused on the property tax portion.
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Police Chief Grants Policy Exception for Gas Company Vehicles
Cedar Rapids police under Chief Wallace LaPeters will investigate accidents involving Illinois Gas & Electric Co. owned vehicles despite a five year rule limiting investigations to injury or city vehicles. The exception, approved after a gas company request, may apply to other firms if overused. Colton, the safety commissioner, learned of the policy and planned discussions with LaPeters.
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GAO urges all federal grain inspection system reform
The GAO plans recommended overhaul to replace private and state inspections with a nationwide all federal grain inspection system. Investigators say current federal supervision failed amid 60 indictments involving misgrading bribery thefts. The draft report cites private inspectors and state agencies as tied to the scandals and notes ongoing indictments against major international grain firms.
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Sanford Quits Crowded Race For Presidency
Former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford withdrew from the Democratic presidential nomination race. He cited fundraising and campaign stresses and said health did not drive the decision, returning to duties as Duke University president. His exit leaves Alabama Governor George Wallace and former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter among contenders in North Carolina's March 23 primary.
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