Rock Island to Run For Weeks More
The Rock Island will continue to run at least six more weeks and possibly longer. The notice appears in page 4A and hints at extended operation.
26 Jan 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1980
Page
1
The Rock Island will continue to run at least six more weeks and possibly longer. The notice appears in page 4A and hints at extended operation.
Scores from Friday include West 62 over Kennedy 61 in OT, Wahlert 80 over High 65, Wahlert 78 over High 66, Solon 84 over West Branch 75, Solon 63 over West Branch 58, Durant 78 over Mt. Vernon 50, Wilton 63 over Clear Creek 48, Center Point 75 over Alburnett 43, Center Point 87 over Alburnett 57, Springville 60 over North Linn 47, Central City 68 over Shelburb 58, East Buchanan 69 over Ed-Co 52, Stormont 73 over Maquoketa Valley 69, Ed-Co 65 over East Buchanan 61, and other regional results including Cres.Notre Dame 50 over Lansing Kee 48.
The text reflects on aging and the generous pace of life as people reach retirement. It notes nature provides a metaphorical cushion as one grows older and gains leisure in later stages.
Attorney General Civiletti signaled possible enforcement options if the Carter administration calls for a boycott. The Justice Department considers passport revocation and other powers to prevent U S athletes from going to Moscow. NBC television plans and Olympic Committee leadership frame the final decision.
A Delta jet bound for Cuba was hijacked by Samuel Alden Ingram of Atlanta and surrendered after all 53 passengers slipped away while negotiations for a flight to Iran continued. Four family members remained in Cuban custody. no one was seriously harmed.
In Silverton a bank siege by black nationalists ended when police stormed the Volkskas branch. three attackers were killed and 25 hostages were freed or wounded including a 19-year-old woman killed. Mandela was among the prisoners sought. Police accused forthright violence with a no mercy policy.
An unidentified man voices a minority view during an anti-draft registration rally at the University of Iowa student union on Friday. About 200 people attend to hear a range of anti-draft speeches as a campus protest unfolds.
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