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25 Jan 1980
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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1980
Page
1
IE seeks rate hike and expanded off peak plan
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. filed with the Iowa Commerce Commission to raise base electric rates by an average $3.02 monthly, effective May 25, and to expand its off peak usage program from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. to shift consumption to night. The change aims to offset the increase as listeners note a potential $16.5 million annual revenue rise. many details hinge on ICC approval and a pending $11 million prior rate request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa Commerce Commission
The
Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric
ICC
Jim Davidson
ICC UK
Davidson
Hijackers Seize Delta Jet Bound for Cuba
Two or more hijackers described as Black Muslims commandeered a Delta Lockheed L 1011 with 62 aboard, steering toward Cuba and seeking Iran. They offered to release passengers if a news reporter and another hostage substituted, with talks shifting to JFK or Miami and Cuba negotiating.
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Miami
UPI
Delta
Cuba
Iran
Delta Airlines
Atlantic
Tehran
Carlisle Cook
FAA
Miami International Airport
Cook
Jfk
New York
Kennedy
Innocent pleas and pending votes mark local page coverage
Linn County residents Edward Waterbury and Shirley Joslyn maintain innocence and plan appeals against life sentences. Rep. Roger Halvorson faces a 21 vote hurdle on a wine bill. Sen. Bob Rush criticizes a businessman tax relief proposal. Police pursue a new Martinko murder theory and appeal for clues. Energy tax credits brighten for taxpayers. A Cedar Rapids Community Theatre opening features She Stoops To Conquer. Gazette editorials seek caucus chaos remedies. Exxon surpasses GM in year end results. Abby prints A Child's 10 Commandments to Parents.
Opinions of Others Advised by Cautionary Note
A brief advisory reminds readers to consider others’ viewpoints. The line suggests listening may not benefit the listener but could aid those offering input as a courtesy.
Inflation hits 13.3 percent annual rise in 1979
Washington AP reports December CPI up 1.2 percent and full year inflation at 13.3 percent the highest in 33 years. Energy and housing drove the surge with gasoline up 35.7 cents a gallon and home heating oil up 33.8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Paul McCartney Freed and Deported From Japan
Former Beatle Paul McCartney was freed after nine days in custody on marijuana smuggling charges and deported to Paris with his wife Linda and their children. Prosecutors cited personal use and repentance, with no sale intent, as reasons for dismissal and release. He left Tokyo with a police escort amid cheering fans, boarding Japan Airlines Flight 403 to Paris via Anchorage and Amsterdam.
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Tokyo
Paul McCartney
McCartney
Japan
Linda
Japan Air Lines
Paris
Anchorage
Alaska
Amsterdam
Wings
Narita
Paul
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Dale Kueter
Lee Liu
EAC
Palo
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Robert Loucks
Linn County
Edward Waterbury
Shirley Joslyn
Statehouse
Roger Halvorson
Bob Rush
Martinko
Review
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre
Gazette
Exxon Corp
General Motors
Abby
Marion
A.C Family Farm
U.S. A
UPI Photo
Tokyo International Airport
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