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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1979

Page

2

Joint Chiefs Back SALT II as Acceptable Risk

The Joint Chiefs testified that SALT II involves acceptable risks and serves U S national interest, while stressing need to modernize strategic forces and improve verification. Gen Jones raised concerns over Soviet rights to deploy 308 SS-18 missiles, missing Backfire bomber, and Iran listening-station losses. Defense Secretary Brown said arms control plus modernization preserves balance through 1985 and beyond. Weather data included.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff America Air Force David Jones Joint Chiefs U.S Iran United States Jones Defense Harold Brown

Vital Statistics Bimonthly births and alerts list

July births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs James Rehak at 1051 Emmons St Hiawatha and a son for Mr and Mrs Dennis Kriegel Route 3 Marion. other families welcomed daughters or sons in Swisher Lat Kemp Mason City Shellsburg Toddville Marion. Police and fire logs note several incidents including grass fire at rear of 1240 16th Ave SW and alarm malfunctions on 16th Ave SW Belmont Parkway NW Mount Vernon Road SE.

James Rehak Emmons St Hiawatha Michael Tampir Swisher Gary Fordice Kirkwood Estates William Latkamp Bowling St Roy Iben Jr Westwood Drive Mel Whetstine North Towne Court Dennis Kriegel Marion John Bowers Toddville William Achey Shellsburg David Harrington Mason City Mount Vernon Road 16Th Ave H Ave 19Th Street Belmont Parkway 33Rd Ave

Senator Talmage denies diverting funds in ethics hearing

Washington AP Senator Herman Talmadge of Georgia swore to the Senate Ethics Committee that he never diverted Senate or campaign funds for personal use and labeled his chief accuser a liar. He challenged claims of secret accounts and receipts, said he did not know the source of 7700 in hundred dollar bills handed to the committee by his former wife, and asserted he has not hidden cash at home. This sworn appearance marked his first under oath in the finances probe, and he was the first senator in 12 years to testify publicly in such a panel proceeding.

Washington Herman Talmadge D-Ga Senate Talmadge Senate Ethics Committee Daniel Minchew Minchew House

GE workers approve three year wage rise deal nationwide

In a nationwide vote GE unions ratified a three year contract increasing wages by a total of 30 percent. IU EW members voted 35 504 for and 25 200 against while United Electrical Workers approved by about a two to one margin among 17 300 members.

New York General Electric Co International Union of Electrical Workers United Electrical Workers

Rebels threaten new attack on Managua amid stalemate

In Nicaragua, Sandinista rebels warned of a fresh assault on Managua as President Somoza’s forces made no headway. Radio Sandino said the attack would start Tuesday, but it did not occur. The national guard meanwhile reinforced eastern slums, planes bombed rebel positions in Rivas and Masaya, and a twin-engine aircraft bringing ammo to rebels was claimed shot down over Rivas.

Managua Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza Radio Sandino National Guard Guard Rivas Masaya

Khomeini overrules Iran government on military dismissal

In Tehran Ayatollah Khomeini overruled Mehdi Bazargan's government by backing Brig Gen Seif Amir Rahimi's dismissal, saying he as revolution leader is above the government and national defense. Rahimi claimed Khomeini replaced the shah as commander in chief and sole hire fire power over generals.

Tehran Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Mehdi Bazargan Taghi Riahi Ministry of National Defense Seif Amir Rahimi Riahi Rahimi Khomeini Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

Estes guilty in swindles case for oil field scheme

Dallas AP says Billie Sol Estes convicted on two counts for bilking leasing firms of $500,000 in a phony oil field steam cleaning operation and on conspiracy to conceal assets from the IRS. Co defendant Raymond Horton also convicted on one count. Estes acquitted on several others while a third indictment remains undecided.

Dallas Billie Sol Estes Internal Revenue Service Raymond Horton Estes U.S Robert Hill Horton

Boston Court Reverses Draft Evasion Convictions

On this date in 1969 a federal appeals court in Boston overturned the 1968 convictions of pediatrician Dr Benjamin Spock and three co defendants who had been found guilty of conspiring to counsel draft evasion.

Boston Benjamin Spock

China quake near Shanghai kills 11 and damages communes

A 6.0 magnitude quake 150 miles northwest of Shanghai and more than 40 aftershocks killed 11 and injured dozens. Xinhua said most houses in one commune were destroyed and about 70 percent of structures in a second commune were ruined with reservoirs cracked.

Peking Shanghai Xinhua

Every Day in Every Way Gazette Want Ads Work

A compact notice in the clipping notes classified ads column underscoring the value of daily want ads. It emphasizes consistent results for readers seeking goods, services, or opportunities. The tone is promotional and period-appropriate for a local newspaper.

Administration Rejects Peacetime Draft Registration

The Carter administration flatly opposes peacetime draft registration and the idea of a $2 billion nuclear aircraft carrier. White House official James McIntyre told House leaders that registration is unnecessary and urged alternatives to boost Selective Service. The stance may threaten the $40 billion defense authorization, as the Senate passed a version without registration while the House version includes it.

Washington Carter White House Congress House Armed Services Committee James McIntyre Office of Management and Budget House Thomas O'Neill House Rules and Armed Services Committees McIntyre Senate

Noon Lunch Specials at Happy Joe's Downtown and Mt Vernon

Happy Joe's offers a weekday Noon Lunch Special 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. Week of July 16 menus include Taco Burger Bar-B-Que Beef Bratwurst Spaghetti and Meatballs at reduced price and Sloppy Joes FBI. Mt Vernon Rd SE location also serves daily lunch specials.

Happy Joe’s 6Th St. SW Council St. NE Mt. Vernon Rd Happy Joe's Ennan

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