Israeli Troops Enter Lebanon in First Ground Assault
Israeli seaborne and airborne forces crossed into southern Lebanon in a ground attack as part of a week long offensive against Palestinian targets. The clash left several dead and six Israeli soldiers wounded, with commanders saying the raid reached about 3.4 miles inland near Nabatiyeh to the Zahrani River and that gunboats shelled between Tyre and Sidon. The PLO disputed casualty figures and claimed the operation lasted roughly 30 minutes with boats and helicopters repelled.
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Reagan faces European ire over high U.S. interest rates
At the economic summit in Canada President Reagan confronted West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt over sustained high U.S. rates which Schmidt called causing suffering abroad. French leader Mitterrand urged moderation by year’s end as Haig warned the Soviet trade issue could dominate talks. Reagan pressed unity while noting rates are not U.S. policy and should not be used against others.
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Linn County parks to require keg beer permits
Linn County Conservation Board will discuss requiring permits for keg beer in county parks. A permit could carry a two week advance required, plus a possible $50 damage deposit. County director George Hamilton says the trend worsened after Cedar Rapids city law.
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IMF Warns World Economy Faces Gloomy Outlook
The IMF reports inflation easing in industrial nations but remaining a severe problem for many developing countries. It foresees slow or no growth in coming years, with a grim global outlook despite some signs of improvement. Oil price shocks were absorbed better in 1979 80, and industrial economies tighten money supplies while energy use shifts away from oil.
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Index The best gas saving device yet is an ignition key
A quirky invention titled the ignition key claims to save gas by not fitting into the ignition. The device supposedly blocks the car from starting, prompting debate over its practicality and potential unintended consequences for drivers and mechanics.
More gun permits in Linn noted
Linn County Sheriff Donald Sawyer reports rising handgun permit activity in 1980. Through July 12 645 permits issued this year versus 962 total in 1980, with 85 permits issued between June 5 and July 12. The three day waiting period includes a background check, and permits to purchase differ from concealed weapon permits.
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