Iran Rejects Truce as Battles Rage Across Iran
Battles between Iran and Iraq intensify as Ayatollah Khomeini rejects a cease-fire and vows to drive Iraqi forces from Iranian soil. Tehran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz open while Iraqi forces reportedly push toward Dezful. hostages in captivity reach day 333.
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FAA official vows weather service despite Cedar Rapids lack
An FAA official promises continued weather service for Cedar Rapids even if a flight service station may not operate there. The report notes uncertainty over local aviation support and the city’s access to meteorological services.
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Chuckle on the perfect computer with no problems
A humorous comment jokes about awaiting a flawless computer that takes in problems and never returns any. The quip frames a wish for an ideal device that eliminates user trouble.
Seasonal pileup at Cargill Cedar Rapids slows truckers
At Cargill West in Cedar Rapids drivers wait five to six hours to unload soybeans. Even short hauls of about 50 miles lose profits as the seasonal backlog continues until harvest ends or farmers stop selling beans, say Cargill officials.
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State Labor Chief Rejects Demands in Salary Talks
Des Moines officials label the State Police Officers Council demands as ridiculous and offer 5 percent yearly raises for two years. Gene Vernon, employment relations director, says the state will drop nonmandatory items such as union time and flexible schedules, maintaining a hard line in negotiations with about 550 officers.
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Government fund measure goes to Carter
The House approved abortion funding language demanded by the Senate to the stopgap emergency spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The measure, voted 292-100, goes to President Carter for signature as the Senate balked at the language, leaving agencies still operating while funds are arranged.
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Damaged old corn slows shipping along the Mississippi
In Eastern Iowa, a surge of aged damaged corn from federal grain reserve storage delays river shipments. Elevators from Dubuque to Keokuk face federal inspections causing backups and financial losses, with Chip Wood of Agri Industries noting about 7000 dollars lost in September. Shipments rise from 250000 to 350000 bushels daily.
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