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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1977

Page

18

Chinese defector says mainland unrest widespread

Fan Yuan-yen, MiG-19 pilot, says disturbances in Fukien province prompted army quelling actions. He claims life is miserable for 800 million in China, with the purged gang of four still influential. He fled to Taiwan, denying air battles and detailing scarce freedoms and famine, while awaiting a government reward.

Taipei Taiwan China Gang of Four Fan Yuan-yen Communist Party Chintsiang Potien Fukien Formosa Strait Fan Fukien Radio Hua Kuo-feng Chiang Ching Mao Tse-tung Hua

Four Children Killed in Train Incident in California

Police identified at least one victim as mentally retarded and investigated possible handicaps among the others after four children from Cudahy walked along railroad ties into a freight train. Julia Kline 10, Jason Lack 6, Amanda Lack 7 died. Holly Lack 8 critically hurt.

Huntington Park Calif UPI Russell Loren Loren Julia Kline Jason Lack Amanda Cudahy Julia Holly

Chinese Group To Visit Iowa

A 12 member delegation from the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs will visit Iowa for three days. They will tour an Iowa farm, Iowa State University, the statehouse, and a tractor factory. Governor Ray said the trip aims to improve US China relations and provide an authentic view of America.

Des Moines UPI Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs Iowa Robert Ray Iowa State University Statehouse Ray Billie China America United States

Food Stamp Eligibility Changes Told

The United States Department of Agriculture announced higher income limits for food stamp eligibility. One person households can earn up to 262 dollars monthly, up from 245, and two person households up to 344 dollars, up from 322. The increases, about seven percent, apply retroactively to July 1 and reflect census data on poverty guidelines.

Foreman Census Bureau

Nebraska Prisoners In Protest at State Penitentiary

Correction officials met with 43 inmates representing four ethnic groups after a yard protest at the Nebraska state penal complex. The unrest began with 109 inmates at 4 p.m. and reduced to 43 as talks begin led by Corrections Director Joe Vitek and Warden Robert Parratt. Authorities warned of possible disciplinary action but aim to resolve issues before Thanksgiving.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska State Penal Complex Joe Vitek Vitek Robert Parratt Shawn Sparks Parratt

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