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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1980

Page

3

Khomeini Attacks United States At Iran Conference

Ayatollah Khomeini denounces the United States as worse than savagery and vows Iranians prefer martyrdom over slavery to Mr. Carter. A 300-delegate conference in Tehran heard calls for protests on the 1963 uprising anniversary and featured Ram sey Clark in a critical, tension filled session.

Tehran Iran UPI Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini United States Carter U.S Ramsey Clark Khomeini Hamadan

Final exodus of refugees seen from Cuba to Key West

Key West reports 27 boats carrying 1,505 refugees docking at old Navy Base docks by 9 a.m. amid a 45 day sealift that has brought 104,743 Cubans to the United States since April 21. Coast Guard said another wave left Mariel harbor, with 60 vessels.

Key West Fla UPI Cuba Coast Guard Freedom Sealift Navy Base Lou Parris Mariel Harbor Parris Havana Miami Mariel Sealift David D’avilia Queen of Queens

Seniors Celebrate After Party Boat Capsizes

Unidentified seniors from Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi, were unharmed though shaken when the graduation cruise boat capsized and partially sank in Ross Barnett Reservoir. Over 180 students were aboard and several were treated for shock and diesel fuel ingestion as a flotilla of small boats joined the search.

Callaway High School Jackson Miss Ross Barnett Reservoir

Terrorists kill Iraqi embassy employee in Rome

Two Arabic speaking gunmen entered the Iraqi Embassy in Rome at 11 10 a m and fired killing a chauffeur and wounding another gunman. Police defused a time bomb left in a brown briefcase before it could explode. Nada Sabir, 26, the slain consular staffer, was identified. The attackers fled as guards returned fire. one gunman was seriously wounded.

Rome Nada Sabir

Witness in hiding as Jordan ambush case stalls

Martha Coleman, the sole known witness to Vernon Jordan's ambush, remains in seclusion as her attorney says she will stay away until reporters depart. FBI notes offer no new clues and hint at a slow investigation progress amid ongoing media presence.

Fort Wayne, Ind UPI Martha Coleman Vernon Jordan FBI

Congress seeks to separate oil fee from debt ceiling bill

Congressional leaders failed to block a showdown vote on the oil import fee and moved to split the issue from a debt-ceiling extension. Both chambers were seen likely to pass legislation blocking the fee by tonight, with separate votes planned on repeal and on debt-approval needs beyond Thursday. Republicans pledged to keep the two issues linked.

White House Washington Carter House Senate House Rules Committee

Massive seizure: London garage hoards 10 tons silver

Scotland Yard raided a north London garage and recovered more than 10 tons of silver valued at about 9.2 million dollars from Britain's largest bullion heist. Eight people were arrested as investigators seek additional suspects. Twelve ingots are missing and the haul filled the garage across three feet high stacks, with 66 pound ingots.

London Scotland Yard Britain

Insurance Call to Save on Homeowner Rates

If your homeowner's rates keep rising, contact John Deere Insurance to explore savings. The ad promises potential cost reductions and urges readers to take action.

John Deere John Deere Insurance Open Line John Deere Insurance

Mount St Helens Tremors Quiet but Poised for Activity

Scientists report Mount St Helens shows harmonic tremors the longest on record with a lull in earthquakes. Officials say the volcano is poised to act though the exact event is unknown and the lava flow continues beneath the summit.

Vancouver Wash UPI Mount St. Helens

FTC Funding Restores Agency to Normal Operations

The Senate approved a $49.7 million appropriation to the Federal Trade Commission, after House approval, clearing 78-16. President Carter is expected to sign promptly, ending a month of suspensions and halted hearings as 1,600 employees cleaned files and paused substantive work.

Washington UPI Senate Federal Trade Commission House Carter Commission

Gasification Plant Approved in Memphis by City and Federal Officials

Memphis leaders and federal officials signed a contract aboard a Mississippi River boat to fund a 700 million experimental coal gasification plant. The project, run by the city light division, aims to diversify fuel sources with 400 million from the DOE and a five year construction timeline. Deputy Secretary Sawhill said it could spur a private national synthetic fuel industry.

Memphis, Tenn John Sawhill Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division DOE

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