26 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1980
Page
1
The Gazette editorial argues merits justify another public vote on the Squaw Creek lake project. Page 6A notes President Carter’s polling edge from the hostage crisis and questions Billy Carter’s cash profits in Safire’s column. Also features a truck stop photo and a dust-hidden woman on Picture Page.
A local report highlights renewed activity at the Rock Island Corps of Engineers drawing outdoor enthusiasts. The paper teases canoe and raft race events with prizes, a political bid for district chairman, and a bank robbery with a gas explosion and rabid skunk bite incidents, plus job losses.
A summary of activities across Eastern Iowa for the weekend and remaining days of the month highlights cultural events, fairs, and community gatherings. Organizers, venues, and dates are listed to help residents plan visits and participation.
A humorous reflection notes that many struggle with prosperity while most people do not face such abundance. The line suggests wealth changes mindset and expectations, implying comfort can be a burden as much as a benefit.
Attorney General Civiletti disclosed he discussed the Billy Carter Libyan ties briefly with President Carter at a June 17 White House meeting. A Justice probe opened into whether the exchange violated laws and risked unwitting obstruction of justice.
The article notes the beauty of Northeast Iowa and mentions the president only recalled it after starting to check his notes and logs. Page 2A features a lead by Billy.
U S Senator John Culver said he will not serve on the nine member Senate panel examining Billy Carter’s business ties to Libya and possible White House influence on a Justice Department probe. Culver cites lack of time due to reelection, Armed Services subcommittee duties, and rail road bill work.
The Federal Reserve cut its discount rate from 11 percent to 10 percent citing alignment with short term rates and lending activity. The 5-0 vote excluded two members and follows Volcker’s warning against inflationary tax cuts. This move aims to spur money into a recession-stricken economy.
The Health and Human Services department said Medicaid will cover all medically necessary abortions while a coalition seeks a Supreme Court rehearing of the Hyde Amendment ruling. The June 30 decision upheld restricting federal abortion funding to life endangerment or rape/incest cases, delaying enforcement.
Cedar Rapids may add thousands to its 1980 population from late census returns. About 2,000 housing units were not in the preliminary count, including vacant units and residents who submitted data after data had moved on. The unofficial 1980 count is 105,578, down from 110,642 in 1970.
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