Cedar Rapids animal advocate warns human needs first
The column notes Cedar Rapids animal welfare issues and urges prioritizing humans over pets. Separate items discuss Italy killings, Stanwood lead figures, Monticello doctors, and Iowa tax breaks for John Ryan amid farmland purchase furor. Statehouse coverage explains legislative background.
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Deupree
City Hall
Iowa
John Ryan
Statehouse
Roger Munns
Big Cities Foot the Bill to Run Baseball Stadiums
Several large cities are investing substantial funds to operate their major league baseball venues. The article notes costly maintenance and financing efforts as they seek to keep stadiums viable for fans and teams.
Family Focus and Events Highlight Local Plans
Community pages outline wedding preparations as June approaches with family and friends increasingly involved. The edition also notes upcoming features on an Eastern Iowa cook, high school drama honors, and a Cedar Rapids sports question, with shopper want ads and various sections listed across the paper.
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Cedar Rapids Community Theatre
Soviet UN workers charged with spying in New Jersey
Two Soviet nationals employed by the United Nations were arrested in New Jersey on espionage charges for allegedly buying classified U.S. anti submarine warfare documents. They were arraigned in Newark and held on $2 million bail each. A UN official with diplomatic immunity was named as a co conspirator.
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Washington
United Nations
New Jersey
U.S
William Hunt
Newark
Metropolitan Detention Center
Manhattan
FBI
Navy
Vladimir Petrovich Zinyakin
Soviet Union
U.N
Bureau
Zinyakin
Thomas J. Emery
Four Die In Paris Airport Fray
Three gunmen believed Palestinian opened fire on 150 El Al passengers at Orly. Ten minute shootout left three terrorists and a policeman dead while several others were injured and one passenger reported serious injuries. A separate scare occurred at Roissy airport with no bomb found. Flight carried 150 insurance employees but 11 Israelis boarded. all others canceled trip.
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Paris
el al
Israel
Orly International
Orly
Roissy-Charles de Gaulle
Tel Aviv
Paul Roux
Roux
Insurance Company
Speed trap case ends with $10 fine for Cedar Rapids man
Gary Robinson of Cedar Rapids challenged a speeding ticket after claiming a radar readout was not recorded. A Tama County jury found him guilty of speeding 57 mph on Highway 30 east of Tama. Magistrate Felts fined him $10 plus costs and Robinson weighs appeals.
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Gary Robinson
Robinson
Sherbrook Drive
Cedar Rapids
Highway 30
Tama
Wayne Martin
Toledo
John Felts
Martin
Massacre Toll Reported in Kolwezi Rescue
Gazette reports that Kolwezi was seized by French and Belgian paratroopers who rescued 2,500 trapped Westerners yet found about 150 whites massacred by rebels. Witnesses describe a brutal attack in a small room and a separate massacre at a water tower. French and Belgian officers confirm the 150 figure.
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Kolwezi
Zaire
Yves
Labor reform debate splits moderates and unions in U.S. Senate
Iowa views differ on labor reform impact as House approved amendments to the National Labor Relations Act move to the Senate. Proponents call it balance for workers and employers while opponents warn of push button unionism and growth of union power. Local business leaders in Cedar Rapids expect little effect, though national figures warn of broader changes. The measure would require a union election 21 to 30 days after a petition is filed. Please turn to page 6A.
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House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Washington
Afl-Cio
Senate
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Chamber
Bob Faxon
Weather outlook mild with 70s today and 50s tonight
Sunny and mild today with highs in the lower 70s. Generally clear tonight with lows in the lower 50s. Partly cloudy Monday with highs in the mid 70s.
Chuckle on imports flooding market lowers prices except oil
The note jokes that an influx of imports pushes down prices across goods while oil remains an exception. The quip suggests widespread price effects from globalization with a focus on crude energy.
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