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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1978
Page
2
The Federal Reserve reports September industrial production up 0.5 percent, led by gains in equipment and materials, with durable goods down due to a railroad clerks strike. Output remains near capacity as the economy shows continued growth despite higher interest rates.
Labor Department accuses Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons and 15 trustees of Central States Health and Welfare Fund of financial mismanagement and hiring a questionable claims firm for over 20 million dollars. Separate suit filed last February concerns losses tied to the Central States Pension Fund. Also, the first day of school is 40 days late for 100000 Cleveland students.
Federal Judge Frank Battisti postpones bus desegregation for 2,600 Cleveland pupils saying moving ahead now would be like Russian roulette. He orders at least 2,600 pupils desegregated by February and sets November 1 as the deadline for the board to prepare an implementation plan.
President Carter signed an $11.6 billion appropriation bill for the Interior Department and other federal agencies enabling Interior workers to begin full pay later this week after a delay since Oct. 10. White House aide Claudia Townsend said the delay allowed time to evaluate the measure.
Egyptian Israeli talks move into drafting stage with Egypt Israel and the United States making steady progress toward a peace treaty. State Department spokesman George Sherman said all sides are pleased and refused to predict a treaty timetable.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and foreign ministers from Britain Canada France West Germany and Britain meet South African leaders in Pretoria to discuss South West Africa. The talks with Prime Minister Pieter Botha and Foreign Minister Roelof Botha continue with speculation they may extend by one day.
Rhodesia's new biracial leadership arrives in Washington to meet British and American officials. After a failed talk with Secretary Vance, Prime Minister Ian Smith signals support for an all-parties conference with black nationalist guerrilla leaders, dropping preconditions.
In Baguio Soviet champion Anatoly Karpov pressed challenger Viktor Korchnoi in a sudden death game winning position after 40 moves. Karpov with white held a one pawn edge and led 5-5 in the world title race with play to resume Wednesday.
Thirty years ago the State and Defense Departments outlined a broad plan to bolster Western Europe with military support. The initiative aims to strengthen defense capabilities and deter potential threats through coordinated resources and commitments.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, lists address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It notes subscription prices for carrier weekly and mail formats and states AP usage rights for local and AP dispatch news.
Chicago ad promises a free non operating Beltone model to demonstrate tiny ear level aid. No cost or obligation, write to Dept. 9540 Beltone Electronics, 4201 W. Victoria St., Chicago, IL 60646, for personalized home use.
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