02 May 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1980
Page
1
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures through Saturday. Tonight’s low around the mid-40s and Saturday’s high in the mid-70s with north-northeasterly winds under 10 mph. Weather details are on page 2A.
The Labor Department reports April unemployment at 7.0 percent, up from 6.2 percent, the highest in 24 years, with 825,000 more people jobless to 7.3 million. Construction and auto sectors lead declines. adult men see the largest monthly rise since 1949.
Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric asks for a 1.60 increase per month for typical users. The city faces charges of tactics described as typical of the white power structure. Two Rockwell and Collins divisions oppose a summer shutdown announced by a third division.
After six hours of deliberation the jury returned a unanimous verdict in the Prairie Moon case. The report notes Page 8A coverage and cites related courtroom details. The item references other pages about media access and health funding debates.
A temporary halt in FTC operations affects consumer protection work across offices. The article notes a brief one day shutdown cited in Page 8C, with details on the agency's unusual pause and expected resumption of normal duties.
In a Dinah Shore interview on page 7C, Dean Martin allegedly distort his own legacy by fabricating outrageous claims about his past and career.
The line reflects a man's wish for modest contentment and calm in life. It presents a brief, timeless portrait of pursuing tranquility with a touch of humor and universal appeal.
Jane Blaha 50 and Dominic Blaha 51 died in a murder suicide at their Coggon home after an argument over divorce. Sheriff Workman said Jane was shot three times and Dominic killed himself in the basement. their 11 children included only two still living. Tim, the couple’s 12 year old son, found his mother’s body at 6 p.m. after returning from newspaper delivery.
Militants holding UK and American hostages at the Iranian Embassy in London claim negotiations are tense as Tehran accuses President Carter of masterminding the takeover. Iran rejects releasing 91 Arab Iranian prisoners demanded by the gunmen, while hostages in Tehran are dispersed to eight cities.
Pope John Paul II arrives in Kinshasa at the start of a 10 day mission across six nations. Mobutu hosts a reconciliation mass marrying Babila Dawa after his prior marriage ended. The visit aims to strengthen Catholic reach among Africa's 11.7 million Catholics and include four bishop consecrations. The pope travels to Brazzaville Kisangani Kenya Ghana Upper Volta and the Ivory Coast in a major evangelical effort.
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