GM Reports Record Third Quarter Losses Across Auto Firms
General Motors and Chrysler posted record quarterly losses while Ford also faced a large deficit signaling a historic downturn for the U.S. auto industry. Separately, Mobil reported a 20 percent rise in third quarter earnings to 721 million despite lower sales. Sixty Americans released from Cuban jails after long captivity. Harrison Williams indicted in Abscam affair in Brooklyn on bribery and conspiracy charges.
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Debate tossup as Reagan edges Carter in post debate polls
Debate experts rated the Tuesday presidential exchange a tossup though post event polls showed Reagan leaving a stronger impression. The Associated Press tally gave Reagan 161 to Carter 160 from leading speech authorities.
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Earley trial opens over bank burglary and killings
The trial of Gordon Earley Jr. of Malcolm began in U.S. District Court on charges of bank burglary and larceny tied to an October 12 1979 theft of 65000 from Grinnell State Bank, with alleged killings of Dan and Dawn Kriegel during the burglary.
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Butch” Earley Jr
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Iran and Iraq war updates and global reactions
Reports from Baghdad and Tehran describe Khurramshahr defense and a tally of 106 dead from a Dizful rocket strike with 290 injured. Vatican statistics show annulment requests soaring in 1978. An unknown terrorist caused a deadly explosion at Peking Station.
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Cedar Rapids considers waste storage plan amid permit deadline
A Cedar Rapids council discussed using the old sewage treatment plant for temporary industrial waste storage to delay Nov 19 permit revocations for electroplating waste at the city landfill. Industries seek removal from EPA hazardous waste lists while pursuing compliance. A record Linn County voter total neared 100,000 as 99,484 were counted. Police officer Merle Spicer took a second polygraph in the Daniel Elliott Jr. case, linked to a wallet rumor. The city offered the union 3 percent pay with no benefits, raising probation from 90 days to six months. A 6‑month‑old girl revived after a cold-water dip by a babysitter amid SIDS concerns. A Linn County jury upheld a robbery conviction against Edward A. Lee, who faces sentencing December 11. Court records storage in the Linn County Courthouse will be moved by December 1.
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Barbs Over Parking Sparks Salami Foundry Debate
A dispute emerges about a parking lot filled with trucks. Observers argue the scene signals ample space for the salami foundry facility rather than indicating it serves edible food.
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