19 Jul 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1979
Page
1
The FFA imposes a record fine following the San Diego plane crash, with officials citing the severity of the incident and the need to enforce accountability for aviation safety. The action marks a significant penalty by the organization amid ongoing investigations and industry oversight.
Ratings battle heats up as summer reruns dominate television viewership. Networks push new strategies while audience metrics shift across time slots and platforms.
The parent company of a Cedar Rapids based firm issues $250000 in preferred stock to both Co. and Cornell Colleges. The move signals a strengthening of ties and potential governance implications for the two institutions and the recipient firm.
The new owner of the Marion theater outlines plans for a family type operation with community focus. Details appear on Page 5A.
The Iowa attorney general reviews Floyd Millen's two homestead tax credits amid a statewide soil conservation research project noted in Tama County on page 9A and related legislative scrutiny on page 10A.
A lighthearted note reports days when routine items like a collar button steal time and disrupt plans. The short piece trims focus to a small, relatable office moment.
President Carter announces Joseph Califano is removed as secretary of Health Education and Welfare and Patricia Roberts Harris, currently HUD head, will replace him. He will nominate Benjamin Civiletti as attorney general after Griffin Bell's planned departure. Brock Adams weighs staying as Transportation secretary amid mass transit and fuel efficiency goals.
Sandinista guerrillas entered Managua early this morning, taking the central bunker area from which Somoza ruled as National Guard units fled. Reports say guardsmen deserted, shootings occurred in the compound, and a peaceful surrender was being sought. Ortega’s movement gains control with a provisional government forming in Leon, while U.S. observers note embassy incidents and regional reactions.
The Carter administration weighs a discreet sea rescue as part of weekend Geneva refugee talks. 7th Fleet could be ready if final decision favors a quiet operation to avoid triggering mass expulsions. Mondale leads the U S delegation with Clark and Ray also attending.
Robert Wayne Joslyn, 38, was shot in his bed at his Linn County home early today. His wife Shirley May Joslyn, 40, and brother‑in‑law Edward Waterbury, 46, were arrested on first‑degree murder charges after police say she gave conflicting statements and detectives prepared charges. Joslyn worked for Broulik Brothers Painting Contractors.
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