Supreme Court upholds Hyde Amendment restricting Medicaid abortions
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that the federal government and states may limit Medicaid funding for abortions. The decision preserves the Hyde amendment for fiscal year 1978, with a broad impact on state funding and potential political pressure on ten states and the District of Columbia that previously offered local Medicaid abortion funds.
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Wallace Trials Controversial Drug After 60 Minutes Feature
George Wallace plans to try a drug after seeing it highlighted on 60 Minutes. The report appears in People magazine on page 14A.
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City bus riders to pay more starting Tuesday
A Cedar Rapids woman earns a national award for excellence in government service as a reminder of local achievements.
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Cedar Rapids Man Ties For Eighth As Trevino Wins Classic
In the Danny Thomas Memorial Classic golf tournament, a Cedar Rapids man finished tied for eighth while Lee Trevino captured first place. The event drew attention on page 1B.
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Five people reminded fireworks are unlawful in Iowa
Police reminded five individuals on Sunday that fireworks are illegal in Iowa. The report notes the Sunday notice was issued to prevent violations and promote public safety.
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Stocks Slide As Dow Dips To 872.78 At Noon
Stocks headed lower as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 9.04 points to 872.78 around 1 p.m. EDT, signaling a broad market downturn for the session.
Marriage Like a Midnight Phone Call
A witty saying likens marriage to a late night call, noting you hear a ring but wake up to reality. The line plays on awakening to daily life after a momentary illusion of romance.
Shah of Iran undergoes emergency lung surgery in Cairo
The deposed shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, 60, had emergency removal of pus from the left lung at Maadi Armed Forces Hospital. The operation lasted about 30 minutes and he was moved to intensive care. Doctors led by Dr. Abdel-Kader Osman performed the pleural drainage after the procedure to lower his fever.
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Economic index slips as May shows continued recession
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators fell 2.4 percent in May signaling ongoing recession. President Carter opposes a tax cut this year to boost the economy. Eight of ten indicators declined with only stock prices and building permits rising.
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Khomeini and Shah Supporters Clash in Westwood Rally
Supporters and opponents of Ayatollah Khomeini clashed Sunday on the steps of the Federal Building in Westwood California. Police broke up the demonstrations after three Khomeini supporters crossed a police line. No injuries were reported as roughly 200 anti Khomeini and 400 Khomeini backers demonstrated.
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Far-flung financing plagues youth probation
The Six-County juvenile probation system faces budget friction after merging operations for efficiency. Iowa County will reimburse Johnson County for officer time and meals in Joey Jones's case, while shared costs shift under a new five-year caseload based formula. Judges plan a wider merger to resolve funding splits.
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