Cuba rejects talks on refugee crisis in tripartite proposal
The Cuban government refused a U.S. Britain and Costa Rica plan for multilateral talks on the Mariel refugee exodus. The move comes as Key West docks show 1,365 more arrivals by noon, totaling 70,936 since April 21. A Los Angeles man, Adolfo Padron, was arrested for attempting to reach Cuba with his boat Cathy of California.
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Governor Ray vetoes steel shot bill today
Lead item reports Governor Ray vetoing the steel shot bill with local politics noting timing and potential influence from President Carter. Other briefs suggest Will Muskie's standings may depend on time and national politics.
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Classifieds Preview and Local Event Notes
Daily classifieds show over 1000 offers to buy, sell, rent or hire. Cedar Rapids opens three new films this weekend none are Star Wars sequel. A new All-Iowa Fair banner debuts this summer. Page references noted.
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Memorial Day Observances Planned in Area
Monday will be Memorial Day with local observances planned. A group of parents funded and built a motocross raceway west of Iowa City and will open Sunday at the site noted on page 5B.
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Iowa City
Mount St Helens Eruption Delays Cleanup and Rescue
Mount St Helens renewed eruption activity slows cleanup as rescue teams press on. Authorities report ongoing operations near the crater with no new fatalities and emphasize continued monitoring.
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Mount St. Helens
Controversial Sign Sparks Pushback at Local Store
A sportswear shop displayed a provocative sign reading Buy your girl a bikini it's the least you can do for her. The sign drew criticism from customers and local groups citing sexism while store management defended free expression and marketing strategy.
Miller urges return to normal consumer spending
Treasury Secretary G William Miller says consumers have learned their lesson and can resume spending as normal after the Fed credit curb. He credits the program with lowering inflation psychology and demand and notes prices rose 0.9 percent in April with an 11 percent inflation rate.
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Former Dade County officer survives self harm attempt after riots
Michael Watts, a former Dade County policeman acquitted in Arthur McDuffie’s death, was removed from Baptist Hospital ICU and listed in good condition after a Thursday night attempt at death by own action. Rioting followed the acquittals, with 14 deaths and hundreds injured during the unrest.
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Cyclist killed in 16th Avenue crash near Union Station
Cedar Rapids police report a 27 year old Mount Vernon man died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup at 16th Avenue SW exiting a Wendy's. The fatality followed a similar late Friday crash near Union Station lounge. No charges filed. investigation ongoing.
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