Tuition credit bill stirs debate in Congress
The president proposed a tuition tax credit allowing parents to deduct 500 dollars annually by 1985 for private school attendance. NEA decried the plan as a reverse Robin Hood approach to education. Also Navy reports three ships fired upon by a vessel believed Vietnamese in international waters with no injuries. Sir Freddie Laker’s third marriage ends in rocky terms after grounding of his airline.
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U.S. Navy
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American-born wife granted an order of divorce in London
People on page 4A note a divorce decree in London for an American-born wife. The Gazette on page 6A rails at lengthy legal debates on insanity in crime and questions the acquittal of a man who shot a U.S. president and three others.
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People
U.S
Gazette
Rent-a-reel idea aims at Cedar Rapids bridge
Steven Petersen appeared before the Cedar Rapids City Council seeking permission to rent fishing tackle on and around the Five-in-One Bridge. The proposal considers offering portable gear to pedestrians and visitors who want to fish or try a pole while crossing the bridge.
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Cedar Rapids
Steven Petersen
Metro News
Two-Person Vocational Dept Kept By Anamosa District
The Anamosa school district will retain its two person vocational agriculture department for at least two more years after a school board decision on Monday night. The move affects curriculum and staffing at the district’s agriculture program.
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Eastern
Iowa
Governor Ray Tours Cedar Rock Donation Site
Gov. Robert Ray called Cedar Rock a beautiful historic benefit after a half hour tour. The house and 11 acres of timberland two miles northwest of Quasqueton were donated to the state, representing a notable preservation effort for Iowa.
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Cedar Rock
Quasqueton
Rose climbs to second on all time hits list
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Pete Rose moved into sole possession of second place on baseball's all time career hit list when he doubled off St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Pete Rose
St. Louis
Stuper shines as Cardinals top Phillies 3-2
Cardinal pitcher John Stuper dominated to seal a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia Tuesday night. Stuper worked through the third inning, preserving the lead as St. Louis held on for the win.
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John Stuper
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FMC Construction Equipment to Stay in Cedar Rapids
J C McKeon head of FMC Construction Equipment Group spoke at the Governor's Conference on Export Expansion in Cedar Rapids. He reaffirmed that FMC plants in Cedar Rapids will not be closed and indicated a likely addition of a new product line to the existing Cedar Rapids lineup.
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FMC Construction Equipment Group
Cedar Rapids
Hog report surprises traders with neutral to bear outlook
The USDA Quarterly Hog and Pig Report released Tuesday did not meet expectations. Traders anticipated a bullish July and August outlook but the report proved neutral to bearish, altering market sentiment.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
UNI audit cites race fears hindering probe of minority program
State Auditor Richard Johnson says UNI administrators were intimidated by racial overtones in the Educational Opportunity Program. The audit details misused funds, unpaid loans, unauthorized charges, and failing controls. University officials and Regents are urged to reform the program and pursue possible legal action.
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Regents
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Brownlee
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Radio Shack to open two downtown Cedar Rapids stores
Radio Shack will open two downtown Cedar Rapids stores in about 60 days. One will be a conventional electronics shop and the other a new computer store. the Sixteenth Avenue SW location will close as part of a citywide realignment. The electronics shop will sit at the southeast corner of the First Avenue intersection. the computer store will occupy three spaces nearby and include a repair staff. The company notes Cedar Rapids is among the smallest cities with a company computer store and cites strong downtown growth.
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Westdale Mall
Cedar Rapids
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Des Moines
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First
Second Streets
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Lifesaving mission no reason to speed upheld
A Des Moines paramedic speeding to aid a heart attack patient was ticketed for 59 mph in a 30 zone. Judge Joel Novak ruled emergency vehicles other than ambulances must obey speed limits, though not deemed unreasonable under the circumstances, and urged legislative change.
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Iowa
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Polk County District Court
James Anthony Hart
West Des Moines
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Hart
Modified Cedar Rapids airport plan hinges on federal aid
The Cedar Rapids Airport plan may proceed in a downsized form if the federal government approves an additional 5 million dollars for the 17.9 million project. Airport Commission Chairman Clare Rice said feasibility depends on ADAP funds and carrier revenue, with a possible rebid before Christmas if financing is secured.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
Blaze destroys six classic MG cars in Mason City area
A early Tuesday fire at the Carlyle Merritt farm on Highway 65 south of Mason City destroyed six classic MG automobiles valued at $60,000 to $100,000. A passing farmer spotted the blaze and alerted the Merritt family around 4 30 a.m., fire officials said.
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Merritt
Iowa Electric Light Rate Increase Challenge Dismissed
The Iowa Commerce Commission rejected a staff recommendation to dismiss a rate increase request from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. of Cedar Rapids, ten years ago.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
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