British embassy siege in London ends deadline standoff
Arab gunmen holding the Iranian Embassy in London freed a British captive and let two of their deadlines pass as they pressed Iran for the release of 91 Arabs held in Khuzestan. Pro Khomeini demonstrators clashed with police in Hyde Park while Tehran rejected the demands. The gunmen warned of further action if their terms were not met.
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Ruhollah Khomeini
Hyde Park
Khuzestan
Iran
Tehran
Foreign Ministry
Britain
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Pars
New Chapter in Ham Burger Chain Bankruptcy
A Cedar Rapids item notes a bankruptcy development for a national fast food chain. Page references indicate business updates and legal actions shaping its path forward. The brief highlights ongoing market shifts and corporate maneuvering affecting the chain.
Building unions strike in Cedar Rapids halting sites
Iron Workers Local 89 and Roofers Local 182 began a strike after old contracts expired at midnight. Pickets appeared at Coe College pool project and Westdale Mall remodels, halting work while negotiations reportedly near in Iron Workers talks. Painters union ratified a three year deal with a $1.25 immediate wage raise to $12.82 per hour. Carpenters vote on Saturday.
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Roofers
Cedar Rapids
Phil Kraft
Iron Workers Local 89
Junior Scongers
Roofers Local 182
Kraft
Coe College
Westdale Mall
Holiday Inn
Painters Union
Faculty push for collective bargaining at Iowa University
In Iowa City 2000 faculty discuss unionizing after Gov Ray limits state pay hikes. U of I President Willard Boyd signals openness but warns bargaining could hinder communication with the Regents. Open campus meeting forms six committees to study salaries and benefits under AAUP AFT ICFL and IHEA influence.
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University of Iowa
U of I
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Robert Ray
Iowa
Board of Regents
Te State
Ray
American Association of University Professors
American Federation of Teachers
Iowa City Federation of Labor
Iowa Higher Education Association
Phillips Hall Forum
Carter says inflation improving as he plans more travel
President Carter declares inflation edging down and says he will resume campaigning and travel across the country to defend domestic and foreign policy. He notes hostage issues remain a priority while promising limited trips and no debate with Senator Kennedy.
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Washington
Carter
White House
Iran
United States
Edward Kennedy
ADM Uplifts Expansion With 150 Million for Cedar Rapids Plant
ADM plans 150 million dollars in capital spending next year to expand its Corn Sweeteners facility in Cedar Rapids. President Martin Andreas says daily corn grind will rise from 165 000 to 200 000 bushels, with Cedar Rapids Decatur and Peoria facilities doubling to 250 000 bushels daily by 1981 end. The move aims to outpace rivals amid growing demand for 55 percent fructose corn syrup used by major soft drink bottlers.
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Cedar Rapids
Martin Andreas
Corn Sweeteners
ADM
Decatur
Ill
Peoria
Iowa
Illinois
Andreas
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