Nations Offer Homes to Vietnam Boat People
U S France and Canada agree to resettle about 2500 refugees stranded on the Hai Hong off Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur negotiates with representatives as Malaysia weighs commitments from accepting countries and possible shore access while the freighter remains two miles offshore.
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Malaysia
Spy planes probe Cuba Soviet MiG-23s and nuclear capability
U S reconnaissance over Cuba targets Russian MiG-23s to assess if they are purely air defense or carry offensive nuclear capability. SR-71 overflights need presidential approval and are kept highly confidential.
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Florida
Indian leader Means to start work release with Abourezk
Russell Means, credited as a Wounded Knee leader, will begin work-release Monday with Sen. James Abourezk in Sioux Falls. He is serving a four year sentence for rioting at the South Dakota State Penitentiary and faces political controversy affecting his employment. Abourezk notes Means will work with Indian constituents in Sioux Falls.
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Wounded Knee
South Dakota State Penitentiary
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Welfare rolls driven by health care needs says Rand official
Rand Corp researcher David W. Lyon told a Senate subcommittee that many people enter welfare mainly to obtain health insurance. He noted short term and intermittent cases show higher Medicaid health care use than long-term beneficiaries, suggesting moves onto rolls are driven by health care demand not income.
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Washington
Rand Corp
David W. Lyon
Senate
Lyon
Former IRS worker convicted of murder after shooting spree
In New Orleans a former IRS accountant identified as Carlos Poree, 36, was found guilty of first degree murder for a random Nov 7 shooting spree that wounded nine others and left his wife wheelchair bound. The jury imposed life in prison rejecting commitment to a mental hospital amid a plea of insanity.
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New Orleans
IRS
Carlos Poree
Joseph Meyer
Poree
Internal Revenue Service
San Francisco Cable Cars Return After Wildcat Walkout
Most cable cars in San Francisco resumed service after a two day wildcat strike by gripmen over safety on the century old system. The Powell Street line to Fisherman’s Wharf reopened while the California Street line remained out for about a week after Tuesday’s accident that injured 13.
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UPI
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Fisherman’s Wharf
California Street
Illinois panel backs broad local tax cuts proposal
Springfield advisory commission on taxes urges voters be allowed to roll back any local property tax rate set by state law. The panel approved the idea despite warnings it could amount to mob rule and would reshape property tax reforms after a two day meeting.
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Springfield, Ill
Governor's Advisory Commission
Kampiles espionage trial jury resumes verdict bid
In Hammond Indiana a U S District Court jury returns to deliberate on the espionage case of William Kampiles a former CIA clerk accused of selling a classified document to an undercover agent.
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Kampiles
Michael Monico
Monica
Hammond, Ind
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William Kampiles
CIA
Alaska Land Freeze Locks 110 Million Acres From Development
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus announced the temporary protection of about 110 million acres of federal wilderness in Alaska for three years after Congress adjourned without deciding on permanent protection. The move aims to preserve lands while lawmakers weigh the issue amid mining oil and logging interests and Alaska senators’ opposition.
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Washington
Carter Administration
Alaska
Congress
Interior
Cecil Andrus
Mike Gravel
Ted Stevens
Basque City San Sebastian Sees Police Fire On Protesters
In San Sebastian police fired smoke grenades and rubber bullets as about 1000 demonstrators clashed after the assassination of a Franco era judge attributed to Basque terrorists. Stores closed as leftist parties urged a regional general strike.
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San Sebastian
Births Record Highlight Several Area Families
Mercy Nov 16 welcomed a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Etten Center Point. St Luke's1 9:16 a.m. Nov. 16 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Posekany 2035 Carolina Dr NE plus sons and daughters born to Huff Hopker Payton Conmey Martin Varicek Day McNiel Dorr Muir Risdon Stickle Torbert Winn Coleman Secor Magnuson Frazer Oster Dunn Kudler Everett Payton. Medical emergencies and needless calls noted at 2519 A Ave NE and 1600 block C Avenue NE.
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Carolina Drive
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West Post Road
Steven Hopker
13Th St
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Shellsburg
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Keystone
Larry Conmey
Anamosa
Moulton
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Kohler
Winfield W. Schulz
Mayden Ave
Columbia Heights
Minn
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Mr. Martin
Frank Martin
A Ave
Elmer J. Varicek
Molly J. Day
Robert C. McNiel
Michal M. Dorr
LeRoy Muir
Virginia M. Risdon
Cedar Rapids
Donald B. Stickle
Janice D. Torbert
Doug A. Winn
Walker
Sandra K. Coleman
Coggan
John H. Secor
Dell B. Magnuson
Marion
Gary W. Frazer
Diana L. Frazer
William F
Thompson
Marengo
Carolyn Oster
Gerald F. McGrath
Mary M. Dunn
Darrell F. Williams
Mary L. Kudler
Donald M. Everett
Delores F. Payton
Weather Brief With Temperature Extremes Then Outlook
Wind from the west northwest at 21 mph observed at 10 a.m. Sun rises Saturday at 7 00 and sets at 4 43. A year ago today the high was 45 and the low 30 with no precipitation. Extended forecast calls for a chance of rain or snow Monday, otherwise mostly cloudy and cold Sunday through Tuesday. Highs mostly in the 30s and lows in the teens to mid 20s.
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No evidence FBI agents killed King, panel finds
The House Assassinations Committee reported no direct evidence that off duty FBI agents killed Martin Luther King Jr or that the agency was involved in the murder. The panel will examine possible indirect involvement including an FBI harassment campaign against King and its impact on his Memphis presence.
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Washington
House
FBI
Martin Luther King Jr
Walter Fauntroy
D-D.c
James Earl Ray
Mark Lane
Lane
Fauntroy
King
U.N
Andrew Young
G. Robert Blakey
Blakey
Memphis
Ambassador Young
Israel weighs linkage ideas in peace talks
Washington AP report notes six week mid east discussions inching ahead as Israel weighs Egyptian proposals linking a future Palestinian issue to the peace treaty. Ezer Weizman says talks continue and will not stop after meeting with Cyrus Vance, planning to return with Moshe Dayan to push Cabinet agenda.
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Mideast
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Egypt
Carter
Hosni Mubarak
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Ezer Weizman
Weizman
Cyrus R. Vance
Moshe Dayan
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Listed
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details subscription prices for carrier and mail editions including 7 issues per week for $5 and 52 week terms. It notes regional restrictions and reserve of Associated Press material for republication.
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Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Gazette
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