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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1980
Page
1
More than 3,000 Iowa Republicans descend on Cedar Rapids for the state convention with expectations to hear Ronald Reagan Friday. The city plans Recreation Day events Sunday. Also noted are local school sports results and changes in housing after a neighborhood redevelopment.
Cedar Rapids lenders show growing interest in offering mortgages with renegotiable interest rates, signaling a shift in local housing finance practices. The report notes potential pricing, borrower impact, and regulatory considerations as lenders explore flexible rate products.
The arts section notes June 17 marks the 100th birthday of Cedar Rapids critic novelist and portrait photographer Carl Van Vechten. A three day program offers new insights into his life and work. Jane Suchomel reports from Chicago on seeing Phil Donahue live and shares impressions.
Classifieds brief from the Gazette note: Want ads serve Eastern Iowans with over 100 classifications. Page 1-18D. This item emphasizes community assistance through ads and the classifieds system.
Family Focus notes that local summer camps are highly rated for safety and sanitary precautions, guiding parents on strong options for children this season.
An unwelcome guest is described as one of the best things going reflecting a columnist’s light touch on social visits. The note hints at domestic life and humor, with a playful take on hosting and hospitality.
President Carter lauded rival Edward Kennedy as a royal Democrat for a strong campaign that strengthened the party. He said they could work harmoniously to defeat Reagan, as the final eight Democratic primaries approached and Virgin Islands delegates swung Carter past the nomination threshold. Kennedy supporters vow to challenge the change in date that boosted Carter before the primaries.
Pope John Paul II expressed approval of the Franco Soviet summit on Afghanistan after a 45 minute policy discussion with President Valery Giscard d Estaing. Giscard said the pope agreed with his view that dialogue with Moscow could ease tensions and keep Western unity intact. The pope then met French political leaders in Paris during his four day visit, a gathering unmatched since WWII.
The George Hawley family of Alburnett raises a strange project from a dead ceorpia moth. After laying about 70 eggs, 30 caterpillars grew to three inches and fed on willow cuttings. Last fall they spun cocoons and now eight moths emerged from the cocoons in spring.
Iowa farmers respond to tight credit by cutting back on store purchases. Larry Barnes says farmers remain scared about credit as planting continues. A recent half inch rain improved outlook for some, but many report cautious spending and concerns from local shop owners.
A hard fought primary narrows to a clash between conservative Charles Grassley and moderate Tom Stoner. Grassley, a three term Iowa congressman, has broad GOP backing including the Iowa Conservative Union and NRA endorsements. Stoner, former Iowa GOP chair, emphasizes a centrist path while courting establishment support as he seeks to face Democrat John Culver in November.
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