Hawkeye Bicycle Association schedule begins with warm weather
Warmer weather brings out bicycle riders and marks the Hawkeye Bicycle Association schedule. Members discuss joys and problems of riding as the feature story and pictures appear on page 4A. Also tips on buying smoke and heat detectors from Extension Office in Cedar Rapids featured on page 4B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Biigyele Association
Charlotte Young
Cedar Rapids
Scott Weeden
Twenty-first Street
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Road
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Election Delayed Over Lebanon President Crisis
Lebanon's parliament postponed a crucial session by one week as factions fail to agree on a Suleiman successor. House Speaker cited threats from leftist Moslems and right-wing Christians while clashes between opposition forces erupted, delaying the vote.
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Heirut
Lenason
Suleiman
Franjieh
Indian government seeks immediate transfer of UPI reporter
New Delhi Friday asked United Press International to move correspondent John Needham, 31, from Delhi for reporting on communal disturbances in alleged violation of censorship rules. UPI said it will protect the government's decision.
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New York
United Preas International
UPI
John Needham
New Delhi
Ownership Fever Drives Derby Madness and Costs
A 1978 Kentucky Derby preview weighs the vast sums in horse racing, noting auctions at Keeneland, the high price of a yearling colt, and the risky yet alluring lure of ownership. It cites profits from top horses versus stock markets, then outlines what buyers should look for: conformation, soundness, bloodlines, and sentiment, plus practical buying steps.
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Haa
Keeneland
Lexington
Asia
Europe
South America
Africa
New York
Mous
Wajima
Foolih
Royal Flint
Honest
Miller-‘Wohl
Couchinen Industries
Systems Engineering Lab
Beat
Nolex Corp
Majestic Prince
Turkish Airlines hijack ends with surrender at Orly
A Turkish worker expelled from France hijacked a Turkish Airlines DC-11 with 263 passengers aboard, circling French airspace for about five hours before surrendering to authorities at Orly airport. The hijacker Zell Nejsder, 30, had been ordered expelled from France and had previously been sentenced for making threats.
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Paris
France
Orly
Interior Ministry
Zell Nejsder
Hejeder
Istanbul
Marseille
Lyon
Jackson Will Give Up Race as Jackson Says He Won't Quit
Senator Henry Jackson plans to drop his Democratic presidential bid while staying available for nomination. He will announce at a Seattle news conference that his major goal is re election to the Senate and he may still appear in Connecticut next weekend. Jackson cites dwindling funds after a Pennsylvania primary defeat and notes Udall remains a major challenger alongside Carter.
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Henry Jackson
Washington
Jackson
Seattle
Senate
Jimmy Carter
Mahanchy
Potts
New York
Connecticut
Ela Grooschen
Hid
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
I T. Jackson
Morris Udall
Arizona
Carter
Udall
Eorlier
Rail Bill Amendment Spares Cedar Rapids Motorists
Des Moines Cedar Rapids motorists gain a measure allowing local time limits for crossing blocks. The amendment to a railroad division act lets cities shorten the five minute block if traffic demands it and retains state board oversight. Cedar Rapids officials say local ordinances must stand if not overridden by the state within 60 days after enactment.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Lews House
Fourth
Aluies
Joan Lipaky
Rs Cedar Rapindy
Rapida City
Cals
UPS Anticipated Strike Looms as Teamsters Move Picket Lines
United Parcel Service talks broke off and Teamsters officials said picket lines would form at midnight in 13 Midwest and Western states. About 14,000 UPS drivers loaders and sorters across Colorado Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin and Wyoming face a multistate strike risk over wages benefits and pensions.
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Arlington Heights
United Parcel Service
Teamsters
Ines
Midwest
Western Staes
1JPS
Colorado
Iowa
Karsas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
UPS Public Communications
Dan Buckley
Una Chy
Rondahl
UPS
Cedar Rapids
Art
Winds
Indiana
Agi Uations
Cedar Rapids Library to Cut Ten Jobs and Halve Hours
Cedar Rapids library directors vote to eliminate ten positions and reduce hours starting June 27 to meet a tightened budget. Nine layoffs will be permanent with one vacancy, while a city council windfall and a rejected $1 library card fee shape the plan. The board aims to save about $52,347 from layoffs and another $25,000 through voluntary temporary layoffs and staff reductions.
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Cedar Rapids
Carney
Children's Library
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Today's Index
Marion
Honest Pleasure
LeRoy Jolley
Churchill Bowne
By Sylvia Porter
Atatistica
Riska
Chuiter
Jockey Club
Gazetta
Pennsylvania
Jacksor Angocinis
C.R
Cransing
Cedar Rapides
Umea
Fill
State Board
Cedar Rapidy Ona
Buckley
U.S. Postal Service
James Oster
Milwaukee
C.R. Library
By Tom Fruchting
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