Coalition lists 312 plants over cancer risk in air
The National Clean Air Coalition aims at 312 plants in 37 states exposing Americans to suspected cancer-causing chemicals. It accuses the government of delaying regulation as it releases the long list of offenders. Opposition leader Charles Haughey is re-elected Ireland's prime minister by a seven vote margin after nine months out of office.
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National Clean Air Coalition
the Nation
Charlies Haughey
Ireland
the World
The Pitfalls of Anecdotes and a Senate Bid
Gore Vidal argues that anecdotes enrich political speeches but fail in news conferences. He notes Reagan’s shift from humor to dramatized stories as less suitable for certain settings. Vidal files to run for the U.S. Senate, declaring himself a peace candidate in a crowded race.
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Gore Vidal
Jerry Brown
U.S. Senate
S. Hayakawa
Vidal
Hughes backs Campbell despite earlier pledge
Hughes agrees to endorse Ed Campbell for governor, disappointing Roxanne Conlin who says he had told her he would not back anyone. The Cedar Rapids notes include park closure and Iowa Senate tensions as well as a review of The Amateur with CIA themes and Munich terrorism fallout.
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Roxanne Conlin
Harold Hughes
Ed Campbell
Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Payne Wins Big Ten Freshman of the Year
University of Iowa guard Michael Payne earns UPI Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors after leading Iowa in scoring in his debut season. The award spots him among conference standout rookies for 1969 70 season.
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Michael Payne
University of Iowa
United Press International
Century Engineering farm sprayer unit sells to Westeel Inc
Ownership changes in Cedar Rapids see Century Engineering farm sprayer business acquired by Westeel Inc of Fargo North Carolina, a subsidiary of a diversified Canadian parent. The sale includes Century's southwest Cedar Rapids plant. Money, page 5B.
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Century Engineering
Cedar Rapids
Westeel Inc
Fargo, N.C
Century
Draft Horse Sale Faces Hard Times at Hawkeye Downs
Exhibitors expect weak bidding as top animals go under the hammer at the Tri-State Draft Horse Sale in Cedar Rapids. The draft horse industry, like others, struggles amid tougher markets and slower demand.
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Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Farm News
Panel Kills Bill On School Church Conflict
An Iowa House Education Committee vote of 18 to 7 defeated Rep. Karen Mann’s bill that would let parents exempt a student from courses conflicting with religious beliefs, requiring an alternate tutor-taught course instead. Critics warned of increased litigation and district unease.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
House
House Education Committee
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Scranton
Mann
Jim Clements
R-Davenport
Robert Anderson
Newton
Anderson
Iowa
Doug Ritsema
Orange City
Ruhl Maulsby
Rockwell City
Rabid raccoon involved in Cedar Rapids attack prompts warning
Linn County Health officials warned residents after a pet raccoon owned by Donald Davis of Marion bit 19-year-old Kirk Rutledge. Rutledge received eight stitches and rabies shots. officials urged vaccination for pets and caution for handlers.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Health Department
Donald Davis
23Rd Ave
Marion
Keith Erickson
Erickson
Kirk Rutledge
Glass Road NE
Rutledge
Joe Cook
Cedar Rapids boy faces rabies shots if dog not found
John Wright a 14 year old Cedar Rapids newspaper carrier was bitten by a large black dog near 30th Street and Pioneer Avenue SE. The animal shelter seeks the dog and the boy may begin rabies vaccine shots if the dog is not located by Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids
37Th Avenue
21St Street
C.R. Boy
John Wright
Seeley Ave
Animal Shelter Control
Wright
John
Sue
the Gazette
Pioneer Avenue
Title 1 Reading Program Could Be Cut in Cedar Rapids
Reagan proposed annual cuts to Title 1. If funded at 75 80 percent levels and no local money, Cedar Rapids schools could serve 400 reading students by 1985 instead of 820. Funding shifts threaten staff reductions and possible ending of junior high Title 1 in favor of elementary transfers.
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Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Hatch
Hatch
Parents Advisory Council
Congress
Richard Schulz
Schulz
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