Cedar Rapids News Briefs Spark Local Affairs
The paper notes ongoing traffic stops by Cedar Rapids police, a jet helicopter EMS plan update for the city, a delayed first cable hookup tied to GE’s acquisition of Cox Broadcasting, and an era of political activity. Other items mention a farm protest, a grain delivery incident, and remarks by Gerald Ford on Iowa Republicans.
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Southeastern Iowa
Cedar Rapids
General Electric Co
Cox Broadcasting Corp
Readers debate removing books from Cedar Rapids school library
On Page 6A readers comment on removing library books at the Cedar Rapids school. A Cedar Rapids Washington player suffered a concussion but kept playing as the team faced an opponent. Page 1B notes Iowa State aiming for a third win over Nebraska with fans hoping history repeats.
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Cedar Rapids School Library
Regis
Cedar Rapids Washington
Iowa State
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Pig roasts fuel fall color craze in Postville
A popular trend centers on pig roasts around Postville, boosting autumn festivities. In Cedar Rapids, former Governor Harold Hughes will headline a Community Christian Celebration, drawing attention to local events and civic life.
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Postville
Harold Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Weather Frost Warnings Tonight Then Warmer Weekend
Frost warnings issued for tonight with single digit to low 30s. Skies mostly clear with lows around 32. Saturday promises sun and milder temperatures with highs 55 to 60. Light variable winds.
Senate votes ERA extension to prolong ratification
The Senate approved extending the ERA ratification period by over three years in a 60 to 36 vote. If three more states approve in three years, ERA could become the 27th Amendment. Vice President Mondale announced the result as applause erupted in the galleries.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Walter Mondale
House
Carter
Mrs. Carter
Mondale
Schlafly
Americans Hurt by Beirut Shells in Escalating Fighting
In Beirut fierce fighting between Syrian troops and right wing Christian forces intensified with shelling reaching the U S embassy. Thirteen people were injured including two Marines and Lebanese workers. one shell blast shattered the embassy door.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
U.S
Damascus
State Department
Washington
Carter
Syria
Phalangist
Moudeirej
Birth of India's second test-tube baby reported as normal
Calcutta doctors say a seven pound six ounce girl born by Caesarean section is healthy. The 31 year old mother, from Calcutta, underwent a planned early delivery. Researchers Bhattacharya Mukherjee and Subhash Mukherjee noted improvisations due to limited equipment and shielded names to protect marriage prospects.
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Calcutta
India
Saroj Bhattacharya
Amrita Bazar Patrika
Oldham
England
Louise Brown
Women gain jobs as unemployment edges up in September
The Labor Department reports unemployment at 6 percent in September, with adult women holding 35.7 million jobs up from 35.2 million. Teen unemployment rises while adult men fall to 4 percent. Black teen unemployment climbs to 34.6 percent. earnings up 0.5 percent to 5.80 dollars.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Carter
Scenic fall colors at Pikes Peak State Park inspire family photo
Mrs. Brian Kleinow of Marquette visited Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor with her children Clint and Kelly to capture a scenic autumn view. The park’s turning leaves contribute a rainbow backdrop as readers are invited to join a colored-leaf Weekend Ramble in northeast Iowa in Saturday’s Gazette.
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Brian Kleinow
Marquette
Clint
Kelly
Pikes Peak State Park
McGregor
Iowa
Mount Vernon man fights living shed with radio spotlight
David Osterberg, Cornell economist, asked Linn County Board of Health for a variance to live in a 9 by 12 foot shed with electricity but no running water or toilet. The board denied the request 3-0, orders 90 days to meet standards or vacate. The case drew national attention via Mutual Radio Network with KMET in Los Angeles and Winter contacting him.
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Mount Vernon
Los Angeles
David Osterberg
Cornell College
Linn County Board of Health
Osterberg
Mutual Radio Network
KMET
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Eleanor Smeal
Moscow
Hafez Al-Assad
Leonid Brezhnev
Assad
American University Hospital
Mediterranean Sea
State Radio
Calcutta Television
Bhattacharya
Drs
Sunit Mukherjee
Subhash Mukherjee
Calcutta Medical College
Patrick Steptoe
Cambridge University
Robert Edwards
America
Duane Crock
Mary Burke Gazette
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