14 May 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1980
Page
1
The column notes Jim Leach recommending John Anderson as a strong independent candidate could disrupt the electoral process. The discussion appears in Political Potpourri on page 5B.
A concise maxim on decision timing urges reflection before action to avoid regret. It links thoughtful planning with peaceful rest and warns against sleeplessness caused by past deeds. The quotation emphasizes prudence and self discipline in daily life.
Linda Eaton, Iowa City's only female firefighter, resigns after a 16 month legal fight over breastfeeding during breaks. She cites harassment and declining morale as key factors and says the decision follows a sex discrimination claim filed earlier. The Iowa Civil Rights Commission ruled in Eaton's favor, awarding emotional distress and back pay.
Five people died as two twisters struck Kalamazoo during rush hour, injuring 81 and displacing about 1,200. Gov. Milliken declared a state of emergency as downtown structures including a pedestrian mall and the Industrial State Bank suffered severe damage.
NATO expressed concern over the illegal detention of U S diplomatic personnel in Iran and urged immediate release. The communique also condemned the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and demanded Russian troop withdrawal, warning of threats to world peace and UN charter principles.
Patrick Hoyt of Springville jogged 14 percent miles to work as part of Freedom Day. He joined 75 Life Investors colleagues and other Cedar Rapids workers in Iowa's effort to cut gasoline use in half, backed by IDOT and state energy groups. Hoyt saved about $5 on a $30-a-week gas bill despite sore knees and an early 3:20 a.m. start after leaving home.
University of Iowa students stock up on boxes for semester end move home. The hunt creates shortages in groceries and moving services, fueling mild tensions as buyers compete along Coralville Hy Vee aisles for cardboard cartons.
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