19 May 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1980
Page
1
The Coast Guard condemns Cuba over 14 boatlift deaths sparking calls for policy review. Political race notes suggest Carter and Reagan may gain ground despite underdog momentum. Governor Ray vetoed a state employee pay raise, yet remains politically strong. A Cleveland sidewalk decision delays. Westdale Mall sale could transfer to a Canadian firm if deal advances. Housing market and hotel industry forecasts loom for late summer.
The page surveys shifting fame from Gil Gerard to Buck Rogers and notes 1849s gold rush lore. It highlights Mac Davis resolving a cheatin heart era, reports Janet Guthrie missing the Indy 500 final field among rookies, and sketches a dimmer baseball strike outlook with notices and sections listed across the paper.
The Mount St Helens eruption killed nine and left at least twenty one missing as ash and lava blasted outward. Officials warned the toll could rise and said lava flow was not observed. Traffic halted, schools closed, and airlifted injuries reported from Toutle River Valley.
Gordon Butch Early Jr. 23, of Malcom, arrested in Grinnell for the Nov. 12 1979 theft of 65000 from Grinnell State Bank and the murders of Dan and Dawn Kriegel of Montezuma. Indictments allege bank burglary and killings. preliminary hearing set May 27 with bond 100000.
Black leaders seek calm as Miami confronts a three night riot marked by looting and arson. Gov Graham orders 2,500 more National Guardsmen to reach 3,600 along with 200 riot police. President Carter dispatches Attorney General Civiletti to review civil rights grounds for prosecution over the beating death of a Black agent.
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