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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1979
Page
21
Boston rookie Larry Bird shines with five assists and 14 points as the Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 114 to 106. He admits frustration at early foul trouble but stays poised, saying he must adjust to the referees and system.
Isao Aoki, defending champion, made golf history with a $120,000 prize from a 155-yard hole in the World Match Play. He then beat David Graham 3 and 1 to reach the semifinals, while Seve Ballesteros defeated Lanny Wadkins to join him.
McGregor pitched six hit shutout relief in the decisive game of the AL playoffs, scattering nine hits after a rain delay to beat the Pirates. Flanagan opened with a 5-4 Orioles win as Baltimore built early leads and Cincinnati delays altered pitching choices.
Earl Campbell the former Texas star and NFL running back has his jersey number 20 retired by the University of Texas. The Heisman winner rushed for 4,443 yards at Texas, led the 1977 team to an 11 0 regular season and SWC title, and was NFL rushing leader and Rookie of the Year last season.
This week at the Marion Community Center features daily programs from Amundson basketball at 6 30 a m and senior citizens potluck at 10 a m to square dance lessons at 8 p m on today and multiple sessions of High School completion, Headstart, and various Kirkwood classes from Monday to Friday. A full senior citizens activity listing appears in Sundays Growing Order section of the Gazette.
Lena E. Stephenson, 79, of 161 Fifth Ave, died of injuries after being hit by a car driven by George H. Willard, 74, at the intersection of Marion Boulevard and Sixth Avenue in Marion. The Friday 2:20 p.m. accident is under Marion Police investigation.
President Carter's aide Jack Watson will tour Cedar Rapids Iowa City Waverly and Waterloo on Thursday in a political trip. He will meet Democratic officials discuss intergovernmental relations hold a news conference and meet civic leaders before returning to Washington. The Cedar Rapids mayor seeks Watson's help with a Ground Transportation Center and revenue sharing issues.
In BYBLOS Lebanon AP Pope John Paul II’s appeal led to the release of 188 hostages held in a four day cross Christian feud. Red Cross aided the group from secret quarters as gunmen loyal to Suleiman Franjieh’s Ma raden militia kept 35 others. Papal Nuncio Monsignor Carlo Purno Verally delivered the plea.
Marion brief notes Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hearty Appetite located at 1155 7th Avenue. An advertisement also lists Jeanie's Old House Sale on Saturday October 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on County Home Road.
Oak Hill Citizens Committee tentatively approves a land use plan based on Chicago consultant Carl Landino. Final approval expected in three weeks after modifications, including rezoning between Ninth and 12th Avenues SE to lower density. Residents oppose multi family dwellings. plan allows 1901 First Avenue Corp. to build on existing parcels.
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