Supreme Court allows city antitrust suits against Lafayette and Plaquemine
The Court ruled cities may be sued under federal antitrust laws, rejecting claims of automatic immunity for Lafayette and Plaquemine in Louisiana. The decision clarifies that city actions are not state action and may face antitrust challenges, potentially affecting about 1,750 cities with electric utilities.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Lafayette
Plaquemine
U.S
Louisiana Power & Light Co
5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Lp&l
William Brennan
Potter Stewart
Byron White
William Rehnquist
Harry Blackmun
Massachusetts
Births and Local Notices from Mercy and Cedar Rapids Area
Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming sons and daughters with addresses in Mercy, Toddville, Marion, and Cedar Rapids. Additional notices include St Charles birth, and a string of service incidents: alarms, furnace issues, river search, gas sparks, and sprinkler malfunctions at various street locations Tuesday into today.
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First Avenue
Chicago and North Western
Edgewood Road
Sixth St
Center Point Road
Ellis Pavilion
Cedar River
Old River Road
Clyde Drive
Man questions FCC naval origin of Eugene radio signals
Eugene industrial hygienist Marshall Van Ert challenged FCC explanation that a Navy transmitter in Dixon, California caused pulsating high powered signals in Eugene and nearby cities. Richard Smith defended the Navy source and downplayed human harm concerns, while Van Ert questioned documentation speed and source verification.
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Eugene, Ore
UPI
Federal Communications Commission
Eugene
Marshall van Ert
University of Oregon
Richard Smith
FCC
Smith
Corvallis
Bend
U S Steel raises prices to cover miners contract costs
The United States Steel Corp announces a 10.50 per net ton price rise on all steel mill products effective April 1, second increase this year, totaling about 2.2 percent. Costs arose during the 112 day coal miners strike to minimize production and employment cuts.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
United States Steel Corp
United Mine Workers
U.S. Steel
Amoco Cadiz oil leak fanned by depth charge blast
French navy helicopters bombed the Amoco Cadiz hull with depth charges trying to release thousands of gallons of oil from punctured holds as officials note most of the cargo has already spilled. In Rhodesia, Patriotic Front guerrillas claim heavy fighting with government troops with 600 fighters pushing 40 miles into Rhodesia.
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Portsall
France
UPI
Amoco
Cadiz
Patriotic Front
Ian Smith
Mozambique
Rhodesia
China launches eight year plan to boost space and tech力量
China unveiled an eight year scientific development program aimed at closing the gap with the Soviet Union and United States in space exploration lasers computers and other technologies. The plan covers military and civilian space tech lasers nuclear science solar energy and genetic engineering as a shift from late Mao era policies.
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Hong Kong
UPI
China
Soviet Union
United States
Peking
New China News Agency
Peking Radio
Mao Tse-tung
Ambush Kills Philippine Constabulary Commander and 23 Men
Moslem rebels ambushed a provincial commander of the Philippine Constabulary and 23 of his men in the southern Philippines. Military authorities reported the deaths as the attack unfolded.
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Manila
Philippines
UPI
Philippine Constabulary
Arab ministers vow aid to Somalia amid Horn of Africa crisis
Cairo conference of Arab foreign ministers agreed to extend military and other assistance to Somalia to defend its borders against external attack after its conflict with Ethiopia. The ministers condemned Soviet and Cuban intervention in the Horn of Africa and urged their forces to withdraw immediately.
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Egypt
UPI
Somalia
Ethiopia
Soviet Union
Cuba
Horn of Africa
Peasants in El Salvador Threaten Violence Amid Wages Dispute
About 1,000 irate peasants from three farm organizations marched on Tenancingo to protest government policies and low wages. Troops patrolled two central towns to deter potential violence and damage planned at San Pedro Pulara, a nearby town of about 35,000.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
UPI
Tenancingo
San Pedro Perlapa
Water filter ads questioned by public group
The Environmental Defense Fund charges that home water filter ads mislead consumers into believing the devices produce safe drinking water. It says some filters may not contact water long enough to remove certain organic chemicals and may fail to prevent bacteria buildup inside.
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Washington
UPI
Environmental Defense Fund
Federal study on Laetrile patients falls short
The federal government seeks 200 to 300 cancer patients who believe Laetrile reduced tumors and will allow medical records review. Dr. Neil Ellison of the National Cancer Institute said 200 cases were referred, but only about 40 patients completed questionnaires and released records.
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Washington
Neil Ellison
National Cancer Institute
Mild stroke hospitalizes UMW President Miller
United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller was hospitalized after a mild stroke in Washington. Vice President Sam Church reported Miller, 54, collapsed and was placed in intensive care as union negotiators faced a hard bargaining session over a new construction contract amid a lingering coal strike.
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Washington
UPI
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
UMW
Sam Church
Church
Miller
Midwest
John Guzek
Peter Gordy
Illinois Construction
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, publishes Golly and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates by carrier 1.15 weekly. by mail seven issues 5174 weeks 56.00 52 weeks. other states 80.00 52 weeks. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Mediators Enter Rail Contract Talks Amid Strike Fears
Federal mediators joined negotiations between rail unions and companies in Washington. The talks cover wages and crew sizes as a rail industry tension risked a decade of peace. Union leader Fred Kroll warned of possible strike if demands aren’t met.
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Fred Kroll
The
Brotherhood of Railway & Airline Clerks
McDonald’s Community Service Tours and Free Orange Bowl
McDonald’s offers educational tours for schools and community groups showing restaurant operations and food prep. The portable Orange Bowl provides free orange drink for events, holding six gallons with cups supplied. groups only pay for the syrup at cost. Call ahead to reserve at least a week in advance.
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McDonald's
Happy Birthday Party at McDonald’s
Have a Happy Birthday Party at McDonald’s with a reserved area and a complete party package. The birthday child is our guest and guests pay one dollar each for hamburgers fries drinks cake favors games and prizes for a fun celebration.
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McDonald's
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