Carter's radio show attracts nine million attempts but forty-two callers
President Carter hosted a two hour CBS radio program taking questions on Cuba, Idi Amin, taxes, Indian land claims, cancer treatment and consumer protections. More than 9 million calls were attempted with 42 actual talks, while AT&T noted heavy dialing from Washington Chicago Houston and Duluth. Carter promised follow ups where no answer was available and sent condolences to Rev. James Baker's widow.
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Carter
Cuba
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Houston
Duluth, Minn
Ing
At&t
Bedminster
United States
James Baker
Mr. Baker
CBS
Bucharest Quake Death Toll May Reach 3 000
Rescue workers combed ruined Bucharest apartments after a 7.2 quake, with Western diplomats estimating 2 000 to 3 000 deaths in the capital alone. Romanian officials reported 298 bodies but warned the toll could rise beyond 3 000.
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Bucharest
Romania
Europe
Nicolae Ceausescu
Africa
Agerpres
Ceausescu
Moscow
Rome
U.S
U.S. Geological Survey
Patrick Drimmel
London
Institute of Geological Science
Skopje
Yugoslavia
Linn County Sheriff Calls Court House Site a Mini-Prison
The Linn county sheriff warns that building behind the courthouse has become a mini prison. He favors civilian jail staff to ease problems. Read page 1B Trend section for details. The state DOT weighs converting Highway 30 into a four-lane road across eastern Linn and western Clinton counties with Cedar County, drawing mounting opposition. A related map is on page 10 Iowa News.
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Linn County
State Department of Transportation
Cedar County
Clinton County
Iowa News Section
Symphony Broadcast from Iowa City Concert Filmed
A Gazette photographer joined the Iowa City shoot as the Iowa Public Broadcasting Network recorded a concert by the Iowa Symphony. The results appear in the entertainment section on page 20F.
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Iowa Public Broadcasting Network
Iowa City
Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Weather warms with sun and 50s in forecast
Weather notes a sunny day with highs in the mid to upper 40s and lows in the mid 20s. Partly sunny and warmer Monday expected with highs in the 50s.
Young musician Jenni Martin Enjoys a Doughnut Between Festival Rehearsals
A 12 year old, Jenni Martin of Linden Drive SE, paused from rehearsing for a city wide music festival at Jefferson High School to take a bite. About 3,000 students participated in the Saturday event. An unidentified friend held the doughnut. Other photos appear on Page 10A.
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Jenni Martin
Linden Drive
Jefferson High School
Korean Bribe Case Shifts Toward Tax Violations
Justice Department investigators, hampered by missing witnesses and potentially illegal evidence, are shifting focus from bribery to possible tax violations by South Korean officials. The shift involves additional help from the department’s 12 divisions as they pursue indictments.
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Washington
Justice Department
Department
Carter Pushes Solar Energy in April Policy Plan
President Carter is expected to propose a comprehensive energy policy in April prioritizing solar energy. Solar Energy Industries Assn president Sheldon Butt says tax incentives for consumer solar use are likely and a government-building program may be included. He notes congressional bills on solar incentives stalled last year and urges federal use of solar to build market confidence.
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Coralville
Carter
Congress
Sheldon Butt
Solar Energy Industries Assn
Butt
Ironmen Inn
Brazil Hikes Coffee Export Prices Amid Harvest Revision
The Brazilian Coffee Institute raised the minimum export price to 2.80 per pound from 2.10, a 33 percent jump, and boosted export taxes. The move also lifts soluble coffee minimums and government taxes, amid an expected 6 million sack harvest in 1976 77. Officials say changes aim to curb exports.
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Brazil
Brazilian Coffee Institute
U.S
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IBC
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