Speeches and delegate selection on tap
The state Republican convention opens in Cedar Rapids with 4000 public seats at Five Seasons Center for speeches by Ronald Reagan and George Bush. About 3000 delegates and alternates arrive as district conventions begin tonight, with Reagan to address Saturday afternoon and Bush arriving tonight.
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Nation Ford and Reagan end old squabbles
Nation Ford and Reagan reach a détente while Democrats continue internal disputes prompting political debate. The page hints at shifts in campaign dynamics and a looming election season.
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Cedar Rapids man asks governor to probe Health Department
A Cedar Rapids man seeking to buy a nursing home urges Governor Ray to investigate the Department of Health. The note appears on Page 4A. A public hearing opened today in the case of police officer Ron Pexa, fired May 6, with coverage on Page IC.
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Marion resident speaks on dilapidated sidewalks at council
A Marion resident voiced concerns about deteriorating sidewalks during Thursday night's City Council meeting, urging action and repairs to improve safety and access for pedestrians.
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Local Section Index Highlights Readers’ Guide
Local page list shows Abby 14A Marion 4A Comics 13A Movies 10A Competition 5A People BA Court AC Record 2A Crossword 13A Scrabble 14A Deaths 2A Show 10-11A Editorial 6A Sports 1-6B Family A State AC Farm 12A Television 11A Finance 2c USA Horoscope 6C Wants 4-9C Late News. 2A Weather 2A Legals 3-4C World A
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Advertising Proof: Yogurt Now Tastes Good to Millions
A provocative claim cites millions of Americans who now perceive yogurt as tasty, suggesting shifting consumer taste influenced by advertising. The remark notes a copyright framing, implying a branding or marketing context.
Senate Overrides Carter Veto on Gasoline Fee
The Senate voted 68 to 10 to override President Carter's veto of a 10 cent per gallon gasoline fee, completing a two-thirds override after the House did the same by 335 to 34. Democrats and Republicans alike backed the move, ending litigation and prompting Carter to warn of higher energy consumption and inflation. Iowa Senators Culver and Jepsen supported the override.
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Jobless rate climbs to 7.8 percent in May
The nation’s unemployment rate rose to 7.8 percent in May the highest in three years. The labor market deteriorated across groups with teens hardest hit as unemployment jumped 3 points to 19.2 percent while adult men and women reached 6.6 percent.
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Wholesale prices rise 0.3 percent in May signaling cooling inflation
Wholesale inflation cooled in May with a 0.3 percent rise in the Producer Price Index, the smallest monthly gain in over 24 years. The May increase reduces the annual finished goods rate to about 3.7 percent, hinting at possible moderation at retail, as weaker demand curbs price pressures.
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Labor Department
Craig Howell
Iran radio attacks Ramsey Clark as U S agent at Iran conference
Tehran Radio branded former Attorney General Ramsey Clark the vilest American agent and suggested he was sent by President Carter like a modern Rudolf Hess. The International Conference on U S Interventions in Iran attracted 350 delegates from 54 countries with Clark remaining in Tehran through Sunday amid criticism of his stance on the shah’s crimes.
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