Califano Urges Hospital Cost Controls as Inflation Test
Washington AP Secretary Joseph Califano challenged Congress to back administration plans to impose mandatory hospital cost controls if voluntary efforts fail. The proposal seeks to cap cost increases next year at 9.7 percent, with critics arguing for less bureaucracy and more voluntary programs from providers.
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Washington
HEW
Joseph Califano
Congress
Califano
Senate Human Resources
Carter
Charles Schultze
Council of Economic Advisers
Final EPA mileage list for 1979 cars shows Rabbit Diesel at 41 mpg
The EPA released its final 1979 model car fuel economy figures. The Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel leads at 41 mpg, with the Honda Civic added to the top 10 at 33 mpg, while the Aston Martin V-8 sits last at 8 mpg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Environmental Protection Agency
Honda
Family couple to take live-in breakup to Family Court
District Court Judge Joseph Summers rules that a couple seeking to terminate a live-in relationship may bring their case to Family Court, reversing a referee who had dismissed the matter. The ruling emphasizes practical reasons for handling family matters in the Family Court division of District Court.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Family Court
District Court
Joseph Summers
Summers
St. Paulie
Iowa braces for record floods across Mississippi and three eastern rivers
Des Moines officials warned 20 counties have requested sandbags pumps and other flood-fighting gear as record crests loom on the Mississippi Cedar Iowa and Turkey rivers. Hinman cited potential March or April crests with heavy snow complicating forecasts and noted six cities to serve as distribution points for sandbags.
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Des Moines
Office of Disaster Services
Mississippi
Iowa
Donald Hinman
Hinman
Cedar
Turkey
National Weather Service
Rock Island
Ill
Mississippi River
Nishnabotna
North River
Ottumwa
Black Hawk
Marshall
Emmet
Floyd
Benton
Clinton
Jones
Scott
Allamakee
Louisa Fremont
Clayton
Muscatine
Winneshiek
Dubuque
Sioux
Cerro Gordo
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Davenport
Burlington
Farmers urged to pay for Mall damage after protest
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland donated $25 and asked farmers nationwide to cover about $985,000 in damages on the Washington Mall. He said the incident, though caused by a small group, harmed farmers’ image as police blocked 2,000 tractors and trucks arriving February 5 damaged walkways grass benches and light poles.
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Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Dow attacks EPA ban on herbicide 2 4 5 T
Dow Chemical Co spokesmen accused the EPA of using bad science and kangaroo court tactics in banning the herbicide 2 4 5 T. Dow scientist Perry Gehring said the study is fallacious as the company challenges the ban in court and before the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Dow Chemical Co
Dow
Perry Gehring
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Passman jury seated in bribery tax case
In Monroe Louisiana a jury pool for former Representative Otto Passman was completed with six alternate jurors. Opening statements are planned for Monday as Passman 78 faces bribery charges totaling 213000 dollars tied to South Korean businessman Tongsun Park and tax evasion on part of the money.
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Monroe
UPI
Otto Passman
D-La
Morris Silverstein
Justice Department
Passman
Tongsun Park
Park
United States
South Korea
Firefighters Approve Three-Year Contract in New Orleans
Firefighters narrowly approved a three year contract by a 3-1 margin, avoiding a potential strike as the city recovers from a 16 day police walkout that disrupted Mardi Gras and cost millions in tourist trade. Clarence Perez, president of the Fire Fighters Association of New Orleans, cited a calming effect after the police strike.
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New Orleans
Clarence Perez
Fire Fighters Association of
Afl-Cio
Perez
Rural food stamp increases push apparent in countryside
Assistant Agriculture Secretary Carol Tucker Foreman told the Senate Budget Committee that the recent regulation changes have triggered the largest rise in new food stamp applications from rural areas. She noted long lines in some spots but added offices are not confused, rather they struggle to handle higher caseloads.
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Washington
Agriculture
Carol Tucker Foreman
Senate Budget Committee
Small debt rise as January consumer borrowing grows
Washington AP report shows January consumer debt up 3.1 billion in installment credit. Fed notes this is the smallest monthly increase in about a year and well below December's 4.4 billion rise. Economists warn continued borrowing could outpace debt management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Bazargan Persuaded to Stay After Khomeini Plea
Ayatollah Khomeini urged Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan to withdraw his resignation. Bazargan agreed to stay as Khomeini promised to issue orders backing him and bolster his authority, with continued support for Bazargan's government.
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Tehran
Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan
Khomeini
Islamic Revolution
Amin claims victory in Uganda counterattack
Ugandan President Idi Amin said his troops repelled Tanzanian and Ugandan invaders from Kampala and seized weapons. No independent confirmation or size of action was provided. Exile group spokesmen questioned the claim while Nairobi diplomats doubted its credibility.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Idi Amin
Kampala
Uganda
Amin
Mpigi
Springville Council approves multiple resolutions and notices
City of Springville Iowa adopts annual fiscal year budget readings and authorizes filings and book setup. It approves deeds for properties to Raymond J. Wyman Twila A. Wyman Kenneth A. McShane David A. Kelley Leonor M. Kelley and others and approves a quitclaim deed to me McShane. A class C beer permit renewal is granted. discussion covers employment policy and city pay holidays leave and hours. Public hearing notice from Linn County Zoning Board seeks a conditional use permit for mineral extraction near Buffalo Creek in Cedar Rapids area.
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Springville
Iowa
Schlatter
Taylor
Hiner
Mills and
Carnanon
Sarray
Lowa
Apriaville
Raymond J. Wyman
Twila A. Wyman
Kenneth A. Menara
M. McShane
David A. Kelley
Leonor Me Kelley
Descri
Irr. Sur
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Change in Rapids IA
The Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 9:00 am in council chambers to consider changing the zoning from Residence District to Office Service District for property at Lots 2 and 3, Block 26 Carpenter's Third Addition, 6th Street SE between 7th and 12th, petitioned by First Avenue Corporation. The hearing is set for March 1979 with notices published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette on March 10.
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Rapids
Iowa
In & Ncil
Felars Oin Ace
Lowe
Eto
le Saute
First
Carpenter
Linn County
7Th
12Th Ory
Lois M. Keller
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Supervisors Hold Informal Session on Care Facility
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met February 22 1979 at the Inn County Core Facility Marion Iowa with the Linn County Loi Conservation Commission to discuss soil erosion Squaw Creek Lake and related issues. Attendees addressed transportation difficulties staffing intake screening for a psychiatric unit and a new intake policy while considering funding for dental and eye exams for unit parents and approving a Johnson Control maintenance agreement for the care facility.
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Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Inn County
Marion
Diane Kisley
Richard Dunkle
Spercey
Forbes Johnson
Tory
Johnson
Cedar Rapids Public Hearing on Vacation of Alley
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on March 28, 1979 at 9 00 a m in City Hall Council Chambers to consider vacation and disposition of the vacated alley in Block 17 Carpenter's Addition Cedar Rapids Iowa and conveyance by quitclaim deed to 190 First Avenue Corporation for payment of 2440 00 The alley runs from the southeast line of 10th Avenue SE to the northwest line of 11th Avenue SE. Public notice published March 10 1979 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Counci
First Avenue Corporation
Ft. Alley
Carpenter's
Do Kition
10Th Avenue SE
Lois M. Keller
Hearing on Cedar Rapids sanitary sewer extension plans
Notice sets a 9 00 a m March 21 1979 hearing at City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa to review proposed plans specifications form of contract and estimated cost for the sanitary sewer extension between Vermont Street and Kirwood Bryan Norden Avenue SW with an estimated cost of 16563 50 Objections may be filed in writing and heard orally at the hearing published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette March 10 1979.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ween Vermont Street
Kirwood
Brvan
Norden Avenue
Lois M. Keller
Fygglishes
AnnualReport of University Towers Foundation Public Notice
The Annual Report of the University Towers Foundation is available for inspection during regular business hours at 1714 E Tower Cedar Rapids Iowa. Citizens may request the report within 180 days after publication. Lowell H. Wilson serves as President.
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University Towers Foundation
E Tower
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Seeks Bids for Sanitary Sewer Extension
City of Cedar Rapids invites bids for sewer extension between Vermont Street SW and Kirkwood SW. Bids due March 21, 1979 at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Bid bonds required. IA affirmative action compliance. payment by city warrant after completion. city reserves right to reject any bid.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
of On Rapids
Vermont Street
Kirkwood
Mayden Avenue
Capids
Rapids
State of
Lars M. Keller
Public Hearing Set on Zoning Change in Linn County Iowa
The City Council of Cids Iowa will hold a planning hearing at 9 am in the city hall chambers to consider changing from single family to multifamily zoning for Harry Simonsen and Tomas Hoegen property described in Section 26-83-7 Linn County Iowa and adjacent parcel in Section 50.895 Shan County. Interested parties may attend and be heard. Published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette March 10 1979.
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Cids
Lowa
Neit
Egor Pids
Harry Simonsen
Tomas Hoegen
Linn County
Iowa
Shan County
City Council to Hold Zoning Hearing on YMCA Property
The Cedar Rapids City Council in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 9 00 a m in the council chambers to consider rezoning from single family to multiple family residence for property described as Lots 1 and 2 and part of Lot 3 in an irregular survey in Linn County Iowa. The hearing is set for Sherman Street and Wand Street and will be published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette on March 10.
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Hiner
Schiatter
Taylor
Mills
Sarnonen
Broadway Council
Wil
Jim Thurston
Beck
Capt. Smith
Sheriff's Department
Carnahan
Rapids
Iowa
Ta Neil
Cedar
Rapids Towa
Rj Sinale & Family
YMCA
Ial Investors, Inc
Linn Naty
Lowe
Ieee
Sherman Street
Wand Street
Lots M. Keller
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Board Special Meeting Minutes 1979
The Linn County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting at the Courthouse in Iowa City on Monday February 26 1979 at 1 45 PM with members Oxley and Inas present. They met with Phillips from the Health Center to discuss possible use of the Witwer Building for a set adjournment at 3 20 PM.
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Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Linn County Board of Amperes
Owa
Phillips, Health Center
Witwer
Hearing Notice for Geode City Council Public Hearing Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Gazette published notice of a City Council public hearing in Cedar Rapids Iowa on March 10. Merie Lond and Timothy Terry petition for property located at 1248 1252 54 3rd Avenue SE with parcels NE of Lot 18 and SW of Lot 19. The hearing is scheduled for March 28. Lois M. Ketter, City Clerk.
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Anne
Geol Ce
Owa
Holt Imine
Iowa
Merie Llond Tomothy Terry
3Rd Avenue
Maren
Lois M. Ketter
Poplishea
Cedar Rapids
Council to Hold Public Hearing on Cedar Rapids Rezoning
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing March 29, 1979 at 9:00 am in the council chamber to consider a rezoning petition for a Multiple Family Residence in the Third Addition to Tow Cedar Rapids. The petition by Ist Nyeniae Corporation concerns property described as the 5th Street SE area. any interested party may appear and be heard. Lois M. Keller, City Clerk. Published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette on March.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Neil
Cedor Rapids
Ffice
Ist Nyeniae Corporation
Toleso
Comenter
Bs Street
du Lic
Lois M. Keller
City Cork
Linn County Board of Supervisors Informal Session
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met in Cedar Rapids for an informal session on Wednesday February 1979 at 10 00 A M in the courthouse. Chairman Schriner and Supervisors Oxley and Pat Kane were present. County Recorder F Pat Kane presented information on a data processing system. The meeting adjourned at 3 50 P M with all members voting aye.
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Linn County Board OF
Linn County Board of Supervisors
City of
Cedar Raplowo
Schriner
Oxley Anginas
Pat’ Kane
County Recorder
ALL Aye
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Conselian Tey Taylor
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Hiner Mills
Porone
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von Lentz
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Alpha Industries
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Twila Wyman
Linn
Chan County
ASA
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Buffalo Creek
Suh
Linn County Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Standard Lentz Oil Co
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P J Brown Co Co
Helen Mcoffie
the Gazette Co
Stone
Bivcross Blue Shield
Eva Defense
Auto Parts Co
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
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Inter Entr. Ltd
Jack
Rohoro
Arol Hansen
Xcia
James B. Wila
Allan Wimoftt
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