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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1976

Page

3

AFL-CIO Endorses Carter in Landmark Political Move

The AFL-CIO voted unanimously to endorse Jimmy Carter for president and back his Democratic ticket, with plans to mobilize support nationwide. Ford claimed the GOP is close to a nomination, pledging to run on his record as he faces debate over Watergate and economic issues amid a crowded field.

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Not Competitive Oil Industry Study Spurs Breakup Bill

A Senate subcommittee chair said a recent oil industry survey shows the sector is not competitive and supports a bill to breakup 18 large oil firms. The report underpins congressional push for structural action amid industry concentration concerns.

Washington Floyid Aakell D-Corp Haskell Congress

Weather and Times Telegram Scribbles

The item notes a weather forecast with chance of rain tonight and Tuesday and mentions varying sections like Comics Marion Crossword Movies Deaths Society Editorials Sports Farm Financial Television and Want Ads. The fragmented text hints at bargain themes comparing costs to last year with a casual editorial tone.

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Firebomb Kills 6 in Detroit Neighborhood Feud Suspected

A firebombing in southwest Detroit killed six members of Mrs Mary Broomes family and severely injured two others. Police held nine adults for questioning amid claims a neighborhood feud sparked the blaze. Seven other residents escaped unharmed as investigators probe the motive.

Detroit UPL Mary Broome Edward Homicide Robert Hislop Patti Broome Fred Davis Broomes

U.S. To Evacuate Lebanon by Land

The U S embassy said Americans and other foreigners would be evacuated from Beirut by road to Damascus with later flights from Damascus to Athens. About 110 Americans and 157 foreigners were previously moved. 1,000+ Americans remain. Rioting and fighting raged near refugee camps as Syrians, Palestinians, and Lebanese factions clashed along Beirut borders.

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Rapids City Council Approves General Obligation Bonds

The Rapids city council on Monday approved issuing general obligation bonds for the new water treatment plant, with 75 percent of the cost funded by the federal government and five percent by the state. The city’s share totals about $19 million, to be paid mainly by industrial users, commercial and residential revenues. Officials expect only a very slight rate increase for Revel Fdes to homeowners once funds from earlier bond payments are cleared.

Order Rapids Counscil Stillas Cedar River

Inmates Plan Revenge Kidnapping Echo Chowchilla Case

Alameda sheriff bulletin says three San Quentin inmates discussed a Chowchilla type revenge plot. Informant, jailed 1974 75, overheard talks of taking action after release. Investigation centers on Madera County Ray mond area and possible motive unknown.

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