03 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1980
Page
1
The U S unemployment rate slipped from 7.8 percent in May to 7.7 percent in June as the labor force shrank by 600 000, despite a reported loss of about 500 000 jobs. Officials cited fewer jobseekers and a May surge in labor force activity by students.
The Gazette will be distributed Friday morning with obituaries and other materials due in the newsroom by 9 tonight. News notes mention tax relief prospects for next year and a Kremlin policy shift reported by West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
A weekend lineup at Cedar Rapids and Marion night spots features a spectrum of promotions from indoor fireworks demonstrations to a complimentary case of champagne. The page highlights entertainment options and venue events for readers seeking nightlife information.
A set of specific proposals for constructing a new jail were presented in today’s edition, with officials and community members weighing costs, locations, and potential impacts. Details appear on page 5A.
Fifty Linn County residents are among 500 Iowa ADC recipients who became victims of an envelope-stuffing error. The issue affected distribution of benefits, prompting corrective steps and page 6B coverage.
A quip about TV and conversation implies that television has not eliminated dialogue at home, suggesting enduring family interaction despite common beliefs. Copyright notice reflects the source's claim of authorship.
President Carter and the Federal Reserve Board removed the last restraints on consumer credit and bank loans imposed in March. The move ends extra deposits and reserve requirements, signaling an end to the anti inflation program though the White House warns against renewed credit excesses. The Fed said the measures were no longer needed and outlined dates for phasing out deposits and reserve rules effective in coming months.
Iowa's bottle bill, now about a year in effect, reduced roadside litter by 75 percent according to IDOT. A 1980 amendment requires beer distributors to provide crushed can redemption centers in each county seat, with larger towns hosting centers for every 25 000 residents. Distributors resist revealing center locations, citing privacy and system integrity concerns. Governor Ray urged disclosure and said DEQ may help locate centers.
In Osage a city led a test by turning off nearly all air conditioners to cut peak demand. The event drew praise from officials and community leaders including Gov. Robert Ray and regulators, with City energy costs and future statewide use under discussion.
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