Iran Allows Khomeini Return From Exile
The Iranian government approves Ayatollah Khomeini’s return from 15 years abroad. He will depart Paris by Air France on Wednesday, a move seen as challenging Shahpour Bakhtiar’s government. US orders evacuees and advises nonessential citizens to leave Iran amid unrest and looming confrontation.
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Wind and river notes with cold forecast across Mississippi region
At 10 a.m. wind from the northwest at 12 mph. Sunrise 7 21, sunset 5 20. One year ago today highs 12, lows 7, precipitation 0.20. Extended forecast: fair cold Thursday, possible snow Friday, partly cloudy Saturday. Thursday highs in the teens, 15 to 25 Friday and Saturday. lows 0 to 10 below Thursday, 5 to 15 below or slightly colder Friday and Saturday. Mississippi River stages show several gauges with minor changes and no report at some sites. Cedar at C.R. reading 3.55.
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Vital Statistics and Local Incidents
Vital statistics list multiple births with parents and addresses from various towns including Marion Hiawatha Lincoln Cedar Rapids and Lexington Park with dates Jan 29 Jan 30 and Jan 22. Following are numerous police and fire incident notes with times from 4:06 a.m. Sunday to 9:40 a.m. Monday including false alarms shorted wiring overheated engine and smoke alarm. A historical note recalls NASA ordering 18 propulsion vehicles 20 years ago.
Public Broadcasting Should Be Replaced by Private Trust
The Carnegie Commission recommends replacing the current non commercial system with a private Public Communications Trust funded with 1.2 billion dollars to be spent by 1985. It calls for a publicly funded yet essentially private institution balancing local and national duties.
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Carnegie Commission On the Future of Public Broadcasting
Defense chief backs registration for women if needed
Secretary of Defense Brown told the House committee that women should register if men do but he would not want women drafted for combat. He sees no peacetime draft need and says the Selective Service could stay on standby ready to mobilize for a potential European conflict.
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United Nations adopts first 1 billion budget in history
The General Assembly, ending one of its longest sessions, approved the 1978-79 budget increase by 93.74 million to total 1.0901 billion. Meeting president Indalecio Lievano of Colombia announced the session recessed as discussions on South-West Africa independence continue.
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Franklin Thomas named Ford Foundation president
The Ford Foundation appointed Franklin Thomas 44 a lawyer and former deputy police commissioner to be president starting June 1 He becomes the first black and the seventh head of the 22 billion fund succeeding McGeorge Bundy.
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Ford Foundation
Franklin Thomas
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Thomas
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
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End of 27 day truck strike seen after wage talks
Truck drivers in Britain look toward an end to a 27 day strike after an independent tribunal recommended a 20.75 percent pay raise, boosting base wages to 128 dollars weekly and prompting nationwide adoption by trucking firms and the Road Haulage Association.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by the Gazette Company is published daily and on Sundays at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with carrier and mail subscription options and rates. The paper states no mail subscriptions in areas served by Gazette carriers and notes AP news use rights for local news and dispatches.
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Gazette Company
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Associated Press
Panel Opens Door to Wage Insurance Tax Credit
The House Ways and Means Committee signals growing openness to President Carter's wage insurance tax credit. Rep. Al Ullman says a majority may accept the provision though concerns about administration and policy persist. Alfred Kahn argues rejection would hinder anti inflation goals. Charles Schultze testifies on the credit.
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Bush qualifies for U.S. funds in 1980 bid
Washington AP Former Republican national chairman George Bush says he has qualified for federal campaign funds for the 1980 GOP presidential nominating race. He is the first candidate to meet the requirements after three weeks of fundraising, indicating broad support. To qualify a candidate must raise 5000 dollars in each of twenty states with no more than 250 dollars per contribution.
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