03 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1979
Page
1
The AFL CIO faces a straightforward choice for a new leader after George Meany with no visible contenders reported. The decision appears imminent as the organization plans to announce its plan this week.
A rail official outlined plans to transfer engines as Congress acts on the Milwaukee Railroad issue. A meeting is planned to divide up the Rock Island interests and assets.
Reviewers spotted a film showing and a horse race Friday night with brief observations noted on page 11A. The item blends entertainment and sports coverage in a single page teaser.
C R LaSalle beat Springville 72 to 20 while C R Prairie topped Linn-Mar 32 to 19. Grundy Center defeated Benton Community 38 to 14 and Iowa City Regina routed Clear Creek 41 to 8.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says the new law restricting non resident alien farmland ownership is constitutional and will curb foreign and corporate land holdings. He notes a rush by non resident aliens to buy before the January 1 effective date and cites a 320 acre cap with a five year conversion to non farm use.
Four elderly patients at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital in Monmouth County died after eating ground chicken breast from a state distribution center. Health officials reported 127 other patients sick with severe diarrhea. all recovered. Clostridium perfringens was suspected, with autopsy on one case inconclusive pending further tests.
Washington AP report cites Robert Russell saying the 1980 inflation will not fall below 12 percent this year and could range 9 to 10 percent next year. He warned underlying inflation will rise further and urged long range programs despite political risk.
Sen Edward Kennedy urged a nationwide halt on new nuclear plant permits and criticized the Carter administration for neglecting coal as an energy source. He argued for safety standards before new construction and highlighted coal as essential for oil independence. The remarks were made at a Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Charleston with Robert Byrd present.
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