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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1979

Page

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Underwater Gas Line Break Sparks West Side Concern

An underwater break in a gas pipeline raised concerns for Cedar Rapids west-side residents across Wednesday and today. Page 6A.

Notable southern Iowa items on 10A and beyond

A collage of brief items across pages 1B 4A 5B 10A and 13A highlights public figures and local stories. Jamie Farr attends an unusual homecoming for Willy. former Iowa Adjutant General Joseph May faces new scrutiny. the Iowa Senate reviews a snow days bill. Robert Garwood returns from Vietnam with limited comments from both sides. Marion’s local machine maker prospers. Indiana Hoosiers claim a title through defense. Cedar Rapids Boxing Gym touted. a widow with seven sons becomes Master Farmer. Judy Collins fans note her new album. an anonymous Iowan writes Dear Abby about a troubled childhood.

Friday Opinion Sets View From Rhodesian Black Perspective

Columnist Anthony Lewis imagines a hypothetical Arizona scene to help white Americans grasp how black Rhodesians perceive their situation. Weather update notes heavy rains possible with thunderstorms and 40s to upper 40s temperatures, high rain chances tonight and Friday.

Anthony Lewis Arizona

Israel Egypt peace treaty moves toward signing in Washington

Israel's Knesset endorsed the Egypt peace accord 95 to 18 paving way for Begin and Sadat to sign Monday at the White House. Egypt's parliament will consider after the ceremony with Dayan and Weizman finalizing disputes over oil wells and Palestinian autonomy.

Jerusalem Israel Egypt Menachem Begin Anwar Sadat Washington White House Knesset Sinai Peninsula Sadat National Democratic Party U.S Dayan Defense Ezer Weizman Gulf of Suez Sinai Jerusalem Post Begin Cairo

British diplomat Sir Richard Sykes murdered in The Hague

Gunmen killed Sir Richard Sykes British ambassador to The Netherlands and his 20 year old footman Karel Straub as he left his home for the embassy. The driver and Alyson Bailes survived. Police ponder IRA links.

The Hague Netherlands Richard Sykes Provisional Irish Republican Army Karel Straub Rolls-Royce Foreign Office Alyson Bailes Sir Richard Sykes Roger Harvey Dublin Christopher Ewart-Biggs Belfast IRA

Ice floes crush boats at Delhi Lake Delhi damage may rise

High water and thick ice at Lake Delhi on the Maquoketa River in Delaware County caused extensive damage to recreational facilities. A pontoon boat rests on ice blocks while docks are torn loose. No damage estimate yet, and more rain could worsen conditions per the dam operator.

Lake Delhi Maquoketa River Delaware County Delhi Dam

South Africa linked to Clark defeat in US election

The former South Africa Information Ministry official Eschel M. Rhoodie claims Pretoria interfered in the US election to defeat Iowa Democrat Dick Clark, via a multimillion-dollar campaign. Clark’s GOP opponent Roger Jepsen denies the charge, calling it false while records show some South African ties to the race.

New York Times Service NEW York South Africa Information Ministry Europe United States Dick Clark Iowa Eschel M. Rhoodie Clark Roger W. Jepsen Rhoodie Jepsen Clark-Jepsen Jan van Rooyen Des Moines Stephen Bisenius Cascade van Rooyen

Revised ethics bill stirs House debate in Iowa

Rep. Tom Lind leads the Ethics Committee in proposing a bill to clarify public official ethics rules after a liberal interpretation of gift and influence cases. House caucuses of both parties study the issue and form ad hoc committees to issue recommendations. The proposal revises the Public Official Act and aims to adjust ethical standards.

Des Moines Tom Lind Waterloo Iowa Turner House Lind

Gazette denies holding any contest or prizes

Len Jentz, Gazette director of public affairs, stated today that The Gazette has received inquiries about contest prizes but has no knowledge of any current contest. The paper is not offering cash prizes and is not running a contest at this time.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Len Jentz Gazette

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Cedar Rapids Jamie Farr Willy Joseph May Robert Garwood Vietnam Marion Indiana Hoosiers Joe Barry Carroll Judy Collins Dear Abby Red Abby West Bank Jordan River Gaza Strip Likud Gaza Communist Party Carter Moshe Dayan Hosni Mubarak Delhi Roger Jepsen Ken Sullivan
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