25 May 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1980
Page
1
Time is running out for residents to file for homestead and military property tax exemptions. The notice appears on Page 10A with a deadline and eligibility details for the exemptions.
Frank Nye on page 14A questions why Gov. Ray has not endorsed his ally Tom Stoner for the Republican nomination. The column examines political dynamics and potential motivations behind the hesitation.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Andre Tippett is noted for his muscular play on the gridiron and his karate black belt off it. The feature highlights his disciplined training and leadership qualities as a two-sport athlete.
Merchants push for Sunday afternoon openings only if all stores back the plan. Safes shift from business use to homes as security conscious middle class rush to buy small safes.
The former chief of toxicology at the U S Center for Disease Control retires from Atlanta and starts a new life in rural Mount Vernon, as reported on page 10C.
Classified pages 1 14D are described as serving over 100 classifications for people seeking services goods and employment in Eastern Iowa with community assistance emphasis.
The Cedar Rapids area sees a growing trend of adults taking up musical instruments as lessons rise in popularity. Teachers report wider age ranges and renewed interest in email practice plans and community recitals.
A witty line on humor as a release for pretentious demeanor. The quote notes humor frees pressure by letting the rigid facade crumble into playful dust. Copyright attribution appears at the end.
Cedar Rapids fifth graders joined about 75 children in the Frontier Olympics at Pioneer Village. Events included a sack race won by Ward Fulmer, three legged races, tug of war, egg throw, spelling bee, and a pie eating contest. The reined event aimed to show life in an Iowa village at the turn of the century and was postponed due to rain.
Tehran radio says all 53 American captives will be tried as spies by parliamentary order. The U N mediator arrived to push for release while the World Court ruling invoked anger from Tehran. The Swiss Embassy warned Americans in Iran to leave at once.
Union mechanics of Local 24 vote to accept a new three year contract with Ozark Air Lines, ending a strike that began May 6. Ozark plans a partial schedule June 2 and full service by July 1, with 74 percent of pre strike flights.
The Gazette’s holiday edition previews stories on a Cedar Rapids family recounting blessings after a February 5 fire total loss. It also includes a Russian defector’s view on life in America and rumors sparked by vandalism in a small town cemetery. Obituaries and notices are due by 9 tonight.
United Press International reports on the Japanese National Olympic Committee voting 29 to 13 to back President Carter s boycott amid government pressure and passport suspensions. The move comes as the Soviet press claims victory and 82 NOCs plan to send teams while about 45 abstain.
A state trooper deployed a pepper fog device to prevent anti-nuclear activists from entering the Seabrook Nuclear Plant in New Hampshire. Demonstrators clashed with authorities injuring several people. three protesters were arrested during the assault on the fence surrounding the plant.
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