Khomeini Urges Iran to Stand Firm Against U.S. Threats
Ayatollah Khomeini told 600 Islamic fund representatives in Tehran not to fear U.S. warnings and to protect the revolution. He warned that internal divisions within the Islamic government pose a greater danger than foreign threats as the hostage crisis looms over Iran.
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Carter backs prosecution of Clark for Iran trip
President Carter labels Ramsey Clark misguided and says the ex attorney general should face prosecution for traveling to Iran against a presidential order. He expects Attorney General Civiletti to decide on criminal or civil penalties, while Clark defends the trip as dialogue to secure hostages.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Historical Publisher Data
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company. It was published daily and money at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates listed, including carrier and mail options. The Associated Press held exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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Carter refugee aid promises draw mixed reactions from mayors
Seattle AP report notes U S Conference of Mayors weighs a resolution demanding full funding for refugee settlement as Carter administration vows aid. Mayors push to include illegal Alien services funding while education costs rise. Palmieri outlines impact funds for refugees and resettlement grants.
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Potts loses last appeal in bid to avoid electric chair
A federal judge refused to allow last minute appeals for condemned murderer Jack Potts. Potts, who halted an execution last week, was told he is abandoning his final chance to overturn his death sentence. An ACLU official cautioned the odds remain long. Separately, police seek hitchhiker witness in the Vernon Jordan Jr. shooting, with a composite sketch of a man seen near the Marriott Inn. In Indianapolis Willie Johnson, once named as a suspect, has been released for mental health treatment. A Tampa Bay panel found probable cause that the Summit Venture harbor pilot was negligent in striking the Sunshine Skyway bridge.
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Second rebellion erupts in New Hebrides on Tanna Island
insurgents led by cargo cultists attack police station and district office in Isangel killing an opposition politician. the revolt mirrors the may 28 uprising on Espiritu Santo and Jimmy Stevens plans talks in paris to end rebellion.
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Roads to Kabul barricaded in Afghan capital
Soviet and Afghan government forces sealed off all roads into Kabul to halt the insurgent revolt. Officials restricted travel after rebels reportedly severed the main artery to the Pakistan border by ambushing a military convoy, travelers said.
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Bridge Collapse Driver Seeks Pilots License Review
The state Board of Pilot Commissioners may revoke John Serro's pilot license after a May 9 Tampa bridge disaster. Serro faced suspension pending further investigation as 35 people died when a 1,400 foot bridge section toppled into Tampa Bay. Lerro blamed sudden bad weather. a lawyer for Lerro claimed he gambled and navigated blindly, contributing to the collision.
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FmHA Cuts Interest on Home Loans To 11 1/2 Percent
Washington officials said the Farmers Home Administration will lower interest on most single family loans from 13 percent to 11.5 percent starting Saturday. Rural rental housing loans drop from 13 percent to 10.75 percent. The rate cuts apply to loans not closed before the Saturday date, even if approved. The move follows similar reductions by HUD and the VA.
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World Airways Opens $88 Cross Country Fare War
New York World Airways unveiled an $88 cross country fare effective today in a bid to end the transcontinental price war. Trans World Airlines cut the New York Miami one way fare to $79, while other carriers dropped night flight prices to $99 on routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The low fare on the busiest route is guaranteed through June’s end, with post June prices uncertain amid rising jet fuel costs that have pushed up fares on other routes.
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Experts Agree on Hidden Strength in Economy
Thirty years ago analysts argued that a vast, proven strength underlay the national economy, despite short term fluctuations and instability in markets.
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