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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1979

Page

2

Carter warns Arab hardliners over Egypt peace bid

President Carter in an Egyptian TV interview denounced threats against Egypt tied to its peace with Israel, urging Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza to pursue autonomy talks with Egypt and Israel. The blast in Jerusalem wounded 15, one seriously, and the PLO claimed responsibility. Begin departed for Washington to sign the pact as U.N. actions and settlement plans sparked concern.

Cairo Egypt Carter Israel Jerusalem Palestine Liberation Organization Zion Square Menachem Begin Anwar Sadat Washington Jordan West Bank Gaza Sector United States Saudi Arabia Syria Jordan Middle East Camp David U.S PLO U.N. Security Council Sadat Begin Aliza Ezer Weizman Weizman Ruhama New York U.N West Bank Moshe Dayan Cyrus Vance

Weather summary and river readings notice

Wind at 10 a.m. is 18 mph from the west. Sunrise and sunset are 6 04 and 6 23 respectively. River levels show Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Cedar readings with several stations missing and multiple rises noted.

LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keithsburg Keokuk Clinton Cedar C.R

Nuclear survivors face tension and doubt after attack study

A Senate study prepared for the Banking Committee by Dr. Arthur Katz warns that nuclear survivors would endure a devastated social order with distrust in leaders and increased social strain. Long-term effects include abnormal behavior, fear, guilt, apathy, and major survival challenges amid resource shortages and disrupted food and fuel supplies.

Washington United States Senate Banking Committee Arthur Katz Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ferry Captain Blamed for 1976 Mississippi Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board faulted ferry Captain Egidio Auletta for deficient conning and maneuvering judgment in the 1976 Mississippi River crash that killed 71 people. Autopsy records described him as almost legally drunk and noted alcohol impairment and the other ship’s pilot’s failure to act promptly.

Washington (Ap Federal Safety Board Mississippi River National Transportation Safety Board Egidio Auletta Auletta

Disability benefits expand as income limit rises

Washington officials said starting today disabled persons can earn more without losing Social Security or SSI disability benefits. HEW raised the income limit to between 180 and 280 dollars per month for eligibility considerations, with higher earners often ineligible and lower earners still eligible for full benefits.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW

Kennedy coalition rejects health plan

Sen. Edward Kennedy and labor and interest groups reject President Carter's health plan and plan to introduce their own bill next month. AFL-CIO president Meany blasts the phase one proposal as abandoning the president's commitment to a comprehensive plan as senior citizens groups condemn Califano outline. Kennedy calls the administration's plan limited and wasteful, arguing it does not curb rising costs despite a 10 to 15 billion dollar cost in 1983.

Washington Edward Kennedy Carter Afl-Cio George Meany Health, Education and Welfare Joseph Califano National Council of Senior Citizens Califano American Association of Retired Persons Kennedy

Wernher von Braun Born On This Date in 1912

On this date 1912 birth of German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. The pioneer of rocket technology helped develop V2 and later influenced early spaceflight efforts despite controversial wartime work.

Wernher von Braun

Births and incidents noted in vital statistics

Birth announcements from Mercy St. Luke's and other local homes record a daughter for Mik hael Blessais at 1807 B Ave NE and sons for Scott Stepanek 3629 Bel Air Dr SE C Ronald Rafferty 374 Hampden Dr NE Keith Reed 117 10th St NE Robert Stechcon 914 Ellis Blvd NW Keith Stamp Monticello and James Bowman Swisher. Later entries note a Hawkeye Downs Fairground ballast issue at SW and a medical emergency at North Point Drive NE.

Scott Stepanek Bel Air Drive C. Ronald Rafferty Hampden Drive Keith Reed 10Th St Robert Stechcon Ellis Blvd Keith Stamp Monticello James Bowman Swisher Hawkeye Downs Fairground North Point Drive 19Th Ave

FTC moves to regulate morticians

The FTC moves to curb funeral industry practices by requiring itemized price information over the phone and before selecting arrangements, and banning embalming without consent. The rule is advisory. a staff statement of purpose must precede formal rulemaking, and industry challenges are anticipated.

Washington Federal Trade Commission FTC Michael Pertschuk

Gazette Cedar Rapids Publication Details and Rates

Established in 1883 by The Gazette Company the Cedar Rapids Iowa daily and Sunday paper lists address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates shown include carrier 1.15 per week and mail 5.17 for 4 weeks 56.00 for 52 weeks with regional restrictions and exclusive AP content rights noted.

The Gazette Company Third Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette Associated Press

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