Decontrol fights gain steam in Congress and industry
House Speaker Thomas O Neill says he will not block efforts to decontrol U S oil prices though he doubts success. Mobil chief Tavoulareas backs market pricing for undiscov ered oil while supporting windfall tax limits. Dealers push a gasless weekend to pressure looser price controls. Senate approves powers for therm stat rules. outdoor ads ban rejected.
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Carter
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Wind, Sun, and River Readings for Friday Morning
Wind NW at 23 mph from MW Nipa. Sunrise 5 59 sunset 8 08. Year ago today highs 66 lows 35 with no precipitation. Extended forecast shows rain Sunday partly cloudy Saturday and Monday highs in 60s, lows upper 30s to mid 40s. Mississippi River levels today with many stations rising slightly and some falling.
Nuclear plant pipe problem baffles engineers state NRC panel
Officials say corrosion is causing cracks and minor to moderate leaks of radioactive water in at least 15 reactors. Five plants show extensive steam generator pipe damage, with 10 others reporting lesser issues. Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is not affected.
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Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Palo
Birmingham strike by police and sanitation workers continues
In Birmingham Alabama police and sanitation workers stage a near standstill over health insurance prompting more union action. A firemen's union official warned all 650 firefighters could join the 1,700 city employees on strike. State troopers assist alongside police to handle emergencies as wages are not at issue in this dispute.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cleveland man calls Akron officer in apparent threat case
Detective Sgt. Joe Bosco said John File, 26, of Cleveland telephoned officer Rich ard Reese at home early today to arrange a meeting. Police said File remembered Reese from a case involving a relative. a second man, Michael Levine, 35, of Lyndhurst, is at large.
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Joe Bosco
John File
Cleveland
Akron
Richard Reese
Bosco
Reese
File
Michael Levine
Lyndhurst
Meyer Seen as Hard Nosed Pick for Army Chief
Lt Gen Edward Meyer, Carter’s choice for Army Chief of Staff, defies the nickname Shy with a reputation as a decisive, outspoken leader. At age 50 he would be the youngest Army general in nearly half a century to head the service.
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Washington
Edward Meyer
Carter
Meyer
Explosion at Bessemer City Hall Kills Lieutenant
Public Safety Commissioner Max Williams had threats for eight months. A package exploded in Williams's office, killing Police Lieutenant Clifford Hall and injuring Williams and two others. City Hall in Bessemer, near Birmingham, was struck as Hall tried to open the box. Police Chief George Barron said no motive is known.
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Bessemer
Ala
Public Safety
Max Williams
Williams
George Barron
Clifford Hall
Hall
City Hall
Birmingham
Rail removal dispute filed against Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Three men operating as Ties and Things Inc sue Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and Early Iron and Metal Int for 326447 over rail and tie removal on 49 miles of track between Gilbertville and Cedar Rapids. They say seven car loads of rails were moved and 19500 ties stockpiled, with only 8042 paid. contract terminated Sept 26 to Dec 14, 1978, for unsatisfactory work. The suit also notes multiple mechanics liens and that the T&T lien is junior to others.
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Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Early Iron and Metal Int
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Cedar Rapids
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Vincent Schaeffer
William Mattas
Linn County
Dor
Early Iron and
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Paul L. Dick
and Things
State Department blamed for Jonestown handling failure
A government report faulted the State Department for inefficiency and mismanagement before the Jonestown mass deaths in Guyana. It said the on scene consul dismissed a warning of mass deaths as nonsense, and while it found fault with leadership, it could not prove better department action would have prevented the tragedy.
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State Department
Jonestown
Guyana
U.S
Peoples Temple
Department
Mourners in Tehran honor Ayatollah Motahari with large turnout
More than 200000 mourners marched through downtown Tehran bearing the body of Ayatollah Morteza Motahari, the regime’s second leader assassinated within nine days. A caller claimed other leaders were marked for death, while Ayatollah Khomeini vowed renewed resolve against corruption and imperialism.
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Tehran
Iran
Ayatollah
Morteza Motahari
Ruhollah Khomeini
Motahari
Mohammad Wali Gharani
Thatcher and Conservatives favored in British voting
Britons began electing a new government amid foul weather as polls showed a Conservative victory led by Margaret Thatcher over James Callaghan. Bookmakers reported heavy betting while the Stock Exchange reacted to poll optimism, signaling a shift to a rightward government after five years of Labor rule.
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James Callaghan
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Joe Carol
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Britain
Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Add To City Records
May reports list births at St. Luke's and Mount Prospect IA plus Wright Patterson OH and Robbinsdale MN. Also records multiple marriage licenses including Meade Serbousek Kuda McMillen and others in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids area. Two medical emergency notes close the item.
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Ill
Anthony Milici
Milici
Dean Rusley
Harold Drive
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
Theron Weimer
Weimer
Richard P. Ferreter
11Th St. NW
Ernest Weimer
Palo
Robbinsdale
Minn
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Doonan
John L. Doonan
Vine Ave
Iowa City
Richard A. Douglas
Douglas
Carroll E. Douglas
27Th St
Terrance E. Meade
Rita M. Serbousek
Dan J. Kuda
Cynthia A. McMillen
William R. Friedrichsen
Connie C. Molitor
Mathias E. Collins
Lou Ann Vopava
Everett E. Muenzenmeyer
Reta J. Muenzenmeyer
Cedar Rapids
Steven L. Akers
Cindy L. Fenton
Hiawatha
Glenn E. Dulin
Vinton
Glenda S. Etteldorf
James R. Douglas
Joyce A. Johnson
Marion
Steven R. Wright
Joan M. Comer
Solon
Larry D. van Alst
Barbara J. Kent
Shellsburg
Cascade fire destroys Paul Brady house
A Cascade fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Paul Brady residence on Route 2 late Wednesday afternoon. The seven family members escaped unharmed but all clothing and possessions were lost. Red Cross aid was arranged for the family.
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Cascade
Paul Brady
Route 2
Red Cross
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