More Americans than Soviets would die in nuclear war
A congressional study cited by the Washington Post warns that up to 165 million Americans could die in a U S Soviet nuclear exchange and survivors would live in a medieval economic state. The report also suggests higher Soviet deaths but slower U S rebuilding despite civil defense limits. The analysis notes possible long term ecological damage and varied regional livability.
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Turkey Says Soviets Must OK Reconnaissance
Ankara reports that Turkey will allow U S planes to use its air space for SALT treaty verification only with Soviet consent. Milliyet cites Turkish officials linking U N reconnaissance flights to the treaty signing in Vienna and possible Carter Brezhnev ratification hurdles.
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Budget fight and aid measures swirl in Washington
The House moves toward a modest 1980 budget while Senate critics push tougher limits. A conferees' panel will meet through Friday to reconcile differences amid conflicting economic assumptions. House approves 529.9 billion spending and a 20.9 billion deficit, 7.5 billion below Carter's proposal. Separately postal chief Bolger says spring 1981 rate hikes needed despite a year of surplus. Additional notes flag Egyptian Israeli aid pending floor action after Senate approval. Kennedy health plan draws admin caution. AMA warns of rationing and costs. Kansas State University official says teaching jobs loosen up nationally, with guarded optimism for Hawaii and northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
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Extradition appeal over Letelier assassination denied
The United States will appeal after Chilean Supreme Court President Israeli Borquez rejected extradition of former secret police chief Juan Manuel Contreras and two army officers in the 1976 Letelier killing. The five-justice panel is expected to decide the appeal, with reversal unlikely. The case centers on U.S. extradition efforts for the three men.
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Supreme Court
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U.S
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Egyptian leader softens stance toward Soviet Union
President Anwar Sadat, amid Arab isolation, extends a cautious olive branch to Moscow while rejecting any Soviet interference or push for communism in Egypt. He spoke at a rally near Alexandria after a Nile Delta tour, urging reciprocal friendship yet warning against foreign meddling.
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Two Injured In Separate Monday Traffic Accidents
Two people were hospitalized after separate crashes Monday. W Allen Bonds, 59, of Marion, suffered leg injuries in a collision on Blairs Ferry Road near C Street and was listed in fair condition at St Luke's Hospital. the truck driver, Milo Cassidy, 48, said he did not see the motorcycle. Bond’s ticket cited failing to carry a valid license. Walter Brockman, 74, of St Louis, listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital after his van hit a truck at Highway 149 and 30. Brockman faced a ticket for disobeying a traffic control device, with Fulller, 59, of Toddville driving the other truck.
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Golden Court NE
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St. Louis
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Highway
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Toddville
Vital Statistics May 14 births and notices
May 14 entries list numerous births with many Marion Cedar Rapids and Savannah names and addresses. Details include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Paulsen and other couples with birth dates May 13 14, plus grandparent names and locations. Public notices follow of city incidents and furnace issue along with Gazette imprint and subscription pricing.
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Daleview Drive
Marion
James Snyder
Cedar Rapids
Savannah
Michael Schmitz
Robert Deal
Hillview Drive
Frank Schmitz
26Th St
Conservatives pledge to follow platform gains in Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament with a Conservative program promising higher military spending, lower income taxes, and curbed unions. The speech, crafted by ministers, aligns with a platform aimed at reversing socialism, privatizing industries, and boosting private enterprise after a May 3 election gave the Tories a 43 seat majority. The session is seen as about 18 months long within a five year term.
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