Independent truckers waver as drive pressure relaxes
Trucker protests ease with many returning to work while others extend slowdowns. Independent drivers in Iowa Pennsylvania Colorado and Alabama vote to stay idle. New Jersey New England groups resume work. some states report rising freight movement as leaders differ over federal relief and uniform rules.
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Alabama
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Boston
George Oberg
New England Ita
White House
Weather Summary and River Stages for Reading Area
At 11 a.m. wind southeast 15 mph. Sunrise 5 36, sunset 8 46. Highs in the 80s to 90s, lows 60s to 70s. Slight chance of rain Wednesday and Thursday, partly cloudy Friday. Mississippi River gauges show varied movement. Cedar at CR river level 4.76 feet.
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Birth Notices From Mercy St Luke's And Iowa City
Births reported from Mercy and St Luke's include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Driscoll at 225 15th St NW and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fogarty of Anamosa. St Luke's notes Karrie Sue Grimes at 1954 Washington Ave SE and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Terry Brandon, plus a son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bachman and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lamphier. At Iowa City a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Brian Coffin of Cedar Rapids, with grandparents named.
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Anamosa
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Washington Ave. SE
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Ardsley Lane
Charles Bachman
Swisher
Marion Lamphier
Center Point
Iowa City
Brian Coffin
Cedar Rapids
John Michael
Leisure
North Korea May Join Peace Talks Amid Carter Visit
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said there are indications North Korea may accept invitations from President Carter and Park Chung-hee to participate in peace talks. He warned the path could be long but could ease peninsula tension and pave steps toward reunification.
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Wallace Open to Offers to Run for Vice President
Former Alabama governor George Wallace said he would consider offers to run as vice president. In an interview aired on CBS News he noted he has no current political ambitions but might agree if a presidential candidate asked. Nearby, health officials advised against beach use after a spill near Newark Bay.
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Britain to Recognize Zimbabwe Rhodesia Amid Debate
Prime Minister Abel Muzorewa’s black led government gains a milestone after Britain announced eventual recognition. Margaret Thatcher cited a black majority Cabinet and high voter turnout as reasons to move toward recognition while warning of allied support and potential sanctions.
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Canberra
Australia
Kreps Husband Stable After Gunshot Wound
Dr. Clifton Kreps the 59 year old UNC business professor and husband of Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps was found wounded in his Durham home Friday night. He underwent a three hour surgery and doctors said they were optimistic about his recovery. Juanita Kreps flew to Durham but had no comment.
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Oil spill in New York harbor costs up to $1 million
The Coast Guard calls the Liberian ship Sea Speed Arabia spill a major incident releasing about 120000 gallons of heavy diesel. The slick two inches thick spread around Staten Island and affected much of the harbor area during a harbor extravaganza, with cleanup estimated up to one million dollars.
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Coast Guard
Arabia
Staten Island
Typhoid and Tetanus Strike War-Torn Managua
In Managua 150 000 refugees face typhoid and tetanus as war and food shortages spark looting. Government says National Guard battles Sandinista guerrillas with bombardment of Masaya and a ground strike near the Costa Rican border. Red Cross warns of a growing crisis without vaccine and aid.
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Leon
Humberto Lopez
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Brush and timber fires scorch Idaho and Southwest
Hundreds of firefighters battled brush and timber fires across Idaho and the Southwest as lightning sparked new blazes. In Arizona, fifteen major fires burned over 80 000 acres. 1 700 firefighters were mobilized. Fire conditions and potential mudslides raised concerns for Corona and Bedford Canyon amid extreme heat.
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Brown backs protesters at Diablo Canyon rally in California
Gov Ed Mund Brown Jr expressed support for anti nuclear groups opposing the Diablo Canyon plant. About 25 000 people attended the Saturday rally. Brown urged the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to deny the license for the power plant.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Edmund Brown Jr
Diablo Canyon
Brown
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Freeway 520 Set to Open Week of July 16
Independence Buchanan County supervisors were notified by the Iowa Department of Transportation that the 18 mile four lane Freeway 520 segment from Highway 187 west to Highway 150 near Independence will open to traffic the week of July 16. District engineer Robert Henely said good weather and final work completion could speed the opening. Also noted is a 1949 fiscal year red ink figure of 1.8114 billion dollars.
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Buchanan County
Iowa Department of Transporation
Robert Henely
IDOT
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Mailing Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette archives show pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, with rates listed for 7 issues weekly and Sunday editions. It notes locations served, mail restrictions, and exclusive AP rights for local news republication.
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