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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1980
Page
1
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with very warm and humid conditions through Thursday. Lows near 70 tonight, highs around 90, with light SSE winds. A chance of thunderstorms is expected Thursday, weather details on page 2A.
The report notes heavy rain at Wimbledon with only 18 matches completed from 72 on Tuesday. The weather dominates the day on Page 1B.
The article hints at a long standing University of Iowa homecoming tradition tied to student housing on page 16A. It reports there will be no immediate challenge to Iowa Republican Chairman Steve Roberts on page 11A, with broader future predictions on job prospects.
The City Council receives a detailed briefing on major changes to the downtown traffic system, slated to take effect September 1. Page 5A.
Cedar Rapids resident urges senator on federal student loan relief and a sidewalk plan near Cleveland school attracts few backers at today’s meeting.
Fragment from a local page mentions Eve unable to tell Adam what a wonderful man her first husband was. Copyright.
President Carter arrived in Madrid with a royal welcome and warned of a strategic challenge of historic magnitude posed by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He praised Spain’s democratic progress, urged firmness against aggression, and discussed Afghanistan neutrality and protection for pro Soviet officials after Russian withdrawal.
The House approved 234 to 168 a $13.3 million measure to end deep standby for the Selective Service and begin military registration for men born in 1960 and 1961. The move, backed by Carter, aims to register about four million youths within two weeks, with penalties up to five years in prison and $10,000 fines for noncompliance.
Ronald Reagan called on Congress to enact an immediate 10 percent income tax cut with spending cuts and accelerated depreciation to curb inflation and revive investment. He said the plan would cost about 20 billion dollars in the first year and should take effect January 1, 1981.
Viet forces strike new fronts in Thailand as 10 000 troops move toward the Thai Cambodian frontier. Fierce fighting rages around Mak Mun with Thai troops retaking a refugee camp under heavy shelling. At least 100 dead and about 500 injured among Thais Vietnamese and Cambodians. Refugee camps near the area report many wounded and tens of thousands believed trapped. First Army Commander Lt Gen Pin Thammasri notes armored cavalry and helicopter gunships in use.
The Miller siblings Eric and Brandy and their dog Missy ride a tricycle along a Thomasville Georgia sidewalk near their home. Eric and Brandy laugh at the spin while Missy looks wary of the wheels.
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