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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

14

Uganda Kenya tensions threaten aid and oil deliveries

Kenyan truck drivers fear Amin’s army halting deliveries to Uganda. Kenya’s foreign minister bars Mombasa gas and oil until Uganda settles debts and pays cash future orders. Amin defends payments, ArUN seeks fact finding. UN says no request received.

Amin Mombasa Uganda Radio Upandad Arun U.N Kurt Waldheim Eteki Mbountoua Organization of African Unity New York

Mondale’s Fundraising Prudence Highlighted in Career Summary

The profile notes Mondale’s cautious fundraising from labor unions and liberal wealth, avoiding corporate entanglements in Minnesota. It details 1966 scandals linked to American Allied Insurance, Mondale’s denials and refunds, and his campaigns in 1972 and 1974. It cites Bertman’s leadership of fundraising and Mondale’s avoidance of corporate services.

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor Party Mondale and Humphrey American Allied Insurance Co BL. Paul Mondale Afl-C10 Maatputters Garment Machinesry Teamaters John Kenneth Galbraith Economist Herbert Allen New York Bernard Rapoport Texas Bertman Berhai Berman

White House intruder’s fatal crash prompts security review

Chester Plummer identified his son’s body after the shooting on the White House grounds where the intruder, described as a District of Columbia guard, died en route to George Washington Hospital. Secret Service noted no outer perimeter problems despite past breaches and cited the recent installation of crash proof gates.

Plummer Chester Plummer District of Columbia Secret Service Jack Warner White House Tim Susan Ford Red Tap Cab Co Arlington George Washington Hospital

David Owens Murder Trial Under Way

David V. Owens faces trial in Linn district court on a murder charge in the March 24 death of 12 month old Jamie Pravstgaard. Jurors' questioning suggested the defense will argue the ac actions were a disciplinarian measure by the Cedar Rapids man at 2110 North Townecourt NE, a residence shared by Owens and the child’s family.

David V. Owens Linn District Court Jamie M. Pravstgaard Cedar Rapids Wil North Townecourt NE Owens

Police Arrest Two on Drunk Driving Counts

Cedar Rapids notices report two individuals charged with drunk driving over the weekend. Russell D. Collins, 28, of S01 Kesler Road NW, was arrested around 26 aan Monday in the 4000 block of Center Point Road NE after allegedly speeding. He also faced resisting arrest charges. Russell E. Garnis, 44, of 700 Fifth Avenue SE, was arrested at 1056 pm Saturday at Fourteenth Avenue and Cétrert SW. A mother in the case and juror questions are noted amid a separate court proceeding. An autopsy on a Cedar Rapids child cited brain swelling and multiple contusions from head to chest findings.

Cedar Rapids Janet Pudi August Hansell Provstgaard Cedar Ramds Hospital Owens

Man Fined on Resisting Count Cedar Rapids Offense

Rural Cedar Rapids man fined 100 dollars for resisting an officer over shifting seats in a vehicle to hide who was driving with a suspended license. Steven Melsha of Cedar Rapids found guilty of a May 25 offense. Siegsm Wax of Lincoln Street fined 335 for a June 28 resisting charge. Vicki Sturgeon pled guilty to assault and battery on a March charge, fined 100. Ronald Weathenvas Jr pled guilty to a May 17 attempt to mislead police, fined 400. Douglas Brainard of Marion charged April 10 with drunk driving. pleaded guilty and received a deferred sentence.

Y Rural Cedar Rapids Steven Melsha First Avenue Linn Strict Court Siegsm Wax K Street 5W Vicki Sturgeon Sixth Street SE Ronald Weathenvas, Jr C Avenue NE Douglas Brainard Marion

PLO Advised U S Sea Evacuation Over Land Convoy

Beir ut Lebanon United States scrapped land evacuation plans after PLO officials said they would guarantee safety only for a sea operation and not a bus convoy. The PLO questioned US fears of hostages, citing that most of the 1,800 evacuees hold dual citizenship or are married to Lebanese. Israelis voiced unease at direct US PLO contact amid ongoing Lebanon conflict. Chamoun demanded unconditional surrender of Palestinian and leftist fighters in East Beirut before observing any cease fire.

Beirut Lebanon United States Palestine Liberation Organization PLO U.S Guerrila Movemnt Plas Israel Washington Jerusalem Camille Chamoun Christia East Beirut Chamoun National Liberal Party Nabaashim Tal Zaatar Tiger Arab League Hassan Sabri Khali Tal Zantar

New Overtime Policy Okayed by State Council

DES MOINES AP A new overtime policy approved by the executive council could save the state more than 1 million dollars yearly. Presented by Gene Vernon employment relations director, it grants overtime after 80 hours in a two week period and favors compensating time off in lieu where possible.

DES Moines Nore Laws Executive Council Gene Vernon State Comptroller’s Office U.S. Supreme Court

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