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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1978

Page

2

Mail routing goesofs delay letters in USPS study

An internal Postal Service study finds about two in every hundred letters are delayed due to routing errors from mechanical and human mistakes and incorrect ZIP codes. The study notes machines speed sorting but cause one shot at accuracy, with improvements planned like an optical character reader.

Washington Internal Postal Service Pete Dorsey Dorsey Postal Service William Bolger Bolger

Births Recorded Across Multiple Iowa Cities May 2

Birth notices list numerous families in Cedar Rapids Anamosa Mount Vernon and Des Moines with newborn sons and daughters all dated May 2. Additional details include addresses and parental relations for several infants and a later emergency call log of medical and fire incidents in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Nixon says bombing decision was necessary and difficult

Former President Richard Nixon describes ordering the December 1972 bombing of Hanoi as the most difficult yet necessary decision of the Vietnam War. He credits the move with pressuring North Vietnam during Paris talks and explains it aimed to keep negotiations viable.

Nixon Richard Nixon Hanoi North Vietnam Paris Vietnam le Duc Tho Henry Kissinger Kissinger

New York Senate Falls One Vote Short on Death Penalty Override

A bid to override Gov. Carey's veto of capital punishment failed by one vote as Senators Vander Beatty and Israel Ruiz stuck to their positions amid pressure. Both had opposed the bill on March 14 but faced constituent anger over crime and ultimately did not change their votes after a dramatic roll call.

Albany N.Y Hugh Carey New York Sens Vander Beatty Israel Ruiz New York City

Kabul Quiet After Coup as Death Toll Rumored

Six days after a pro Communist takeover Kabul remains calm with tanks on major streets. The airport reopened and sources say the rebel death toll could reach as high as 10,000, including President Daoud, his family, and elite guards.

Kabul Afghanistan Mohammed Daoud

Italian Christian Democrats offer clemency if Moro is freed

The Christian Democratic Party urged clemency for prisoners and promised generosity should Aldo Moro be released by the Red Brigades. It rejected negotiating Moro's freedom and tied reforms to his release after leaders on trial blasted prison conditions in Turin.

Rome Christian Democrat Party Red Brigades Aldo Moro Turin Moro

Wandering boy returns home after days of worry

In Columbus Ohio Charlie Todd a 4 year old boy walked away from his parents with a suitcase in hand after leaving a 70 year old babysitter during a week's stay Police traced the parents after a 14 day search and the boy was reunited with his father Charlie Todd Sr who said he would closely supervise his son from now on

Columbus Ohio Charlie Todd Charlie Charlie Todd Sr

Army orders to plug leaks leak in a day

A Pentagon memo restricting internal Army studies to prevent policy leaks was circulated and promptly leaked to a reporter. The message, approved by Army Secretary Clifford Alexander and Gen. Bernard Rogers, criticizes leaks that misstate Army goals and asks study authors to reexamine data amid backlash over women soldiers’ duty absence findings.

Army Washington Pentagon Clifford Alexander Bernard Rogers Alexander

Carter adviser warns tax cut boosts growth prospects

Charles Schultze president's adviser says the economy could grow 4 to 4.5 percent this year and next with the proposed 25 billion tax cut. Without the cut growth would slow to about 3 percent next year, risking higher unemployment. Inflation is seen at 6.75 to 7 percent this year, above earlier forecasts.

Washington Carter Congress Charles Schultze Council of Economic Advisers Schultze National Press Club

Carter Begins Fence Mending Tour Across Four Western States

President Carter starts a three day trip through Colorado California Oregon and Washington to show he listens to voters concerns in the West. Rex Granum said Westerners feel unheard and will see federal announcements of local interest during the journey.

Washington Carter Gerald Ford White House Rex Granum Granum Colorado California Oregon

Cedar Rapids Gazette Public Notices and Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists the 500 Third Ave SE address, daily and Sunday publication, and subscription rates. It notes carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly prices and restrictions on mail subscriptions in carrier areas.

The Gazette Company Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S Associated Press

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