Bergland predicts no overturn of embargo in Congress
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says Congress will not overturn Carter's partial grain embargo on the Soviet Union, calling a reversal an unmitigated disaster for U.S. foreign policy. He cites politics and warns about signaling weakness to Russia. He notes possible shifts if Afghanistan moves toward peace and Russia meets U.S. conditions, with bipartisan bills already proposing an embargo lift.
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Grain shipments to Soviet Union clarified by Bergland
Department officials confirmed grain companies had clearance to resume shipments but denied a shift in policy. Bergland noted that last January shipments were halted and firms were asked to voluntarily refrain from selling any uncommitted foreign grain to the Soviet Union from overseas operations.
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Iowa suit challenges state rules on lawyer ads
The Iowa Civil Liberties Union filed a federal suit challenging state restrictions on lawyer advertising as violating free speech. Two Cedar Falls attorneys are plaintiffs, with trial tentatively set before Judge Edward McManus on July 24. plaintiff Stephen Rapp leads the suit.
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Bertram C R residents form odor meeting committee
At a Bertram residents meeting a 10 person committee was formed to meet Cedar Rapids officials about odors from the wastewater plant. Public Improvements Commissioner Wayne Murdock set a 9 am Friday session in City Hall council chambers with Public Service Director Jon Janda and plant director George Milligan to attend. Mayor Robert Sundberg said he was not informed of Friday’s meeting but supported the efforts as a first step.
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Rise in Death Row Prisoners Grows Near Peak
The Justice Department notes a rapid reinstitution trend with 103 more inmates added in 1979, totaling 567 death row prisoners across 29 states including seven women. Florida hosts 138 inmates and Texas 117, accounting for 45 percent. Illinois Arizona California show sharp increases. 1971 peak was 620.
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