Debates Edge Toward Final Date and Venue
United Press International reports Carter and Reagan reached broad terms in a 5 hour session with the League of Women Voters. They expect a 90 minute broadcast across three networks with follow ups and rebuttals, with final date and place to be announced.
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United Press International
Carter
Ronald Reagan
League of Women Voters
Reagan
League
Cleveland
Jim Baker
Robert Strauss
Air Force One
Rex Granum
Jody Powell
Carter Camp
Private Benjamin review frames an ordinary movie
A Cedar Rapids couple who fled Vietnam with their infant daughter were naturalized in ceremonies today. Two rural Ely youngsters had a sad homecoming.
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Benjamin
Goldie Hawn
Cedar Rapids
Vietnam
Ely
Elementary Students Rediscover Electricity History
After a step back in time, elementary school students gain a new appreciation for electricity through a hands on exhibit and classroom activities. The feature notes how teachers connect past innovations to modern power use highlighting student engagement and curiosity.
Olson blasts UPI story as flat-out lie
Lute Olson clashes with Chicago press over a UPI report, calling it a flat-out lie. The dispute centers on coverage of his team and its upcoming schedule, reflecting tensions between coach and wire service.
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Chicago Press
Lute Olson
UPI
Grant Wood AEA budget up for preliminary approval
A Grant Wood AEA board member hesitated to approve the proposed 15.5 million dollar budget. The comment appeared on page 4A amid a page of editorials and finance notes discussing changing times in lending and repayment habits.
Carter Offers Iran Incentives to Free Hostages
President Carter proposes billions in incentives to Iran for releasing American hostages as Iran's parliament nears a decision. Rafsanjani signals a forthcoming ruling on conditions aligned with Khomeini while Muskie warns against Iran’s disintegration amid the Iran Iraq war.
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Iran
United States
Carter
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani
Associated Press
Edmund Muskie
Iraq
Muskie
Chicago
Persian Gulf
Defense
Harold Brown
Jordan
Extortionist demands 10 million to spare casino water supply
An extortionist threatens to poison Caesars Lake Tahoe casino water with herbicide unless a $10 million ransom is paid by November 3. Notes mention barium cyanide and the herbicide 2,4-D left on bathroom doors at Caesars and Sahara Tahoe. 32 year old Harry Leach of California denies involvement.
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Stateline
UPI
Caesars Lake Tahoe
Vietnam
Harry Leach
Mountain View
Calif
San Francisco
Caesars
Sahara Tahoe
Cedar Rapids Schools Tackle Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Cedar Rapids and Marion officials report ongoing drug and alcohol issues but say it is not out of control. Twenty one Washington High students were suspended for pre event drinking while Kennedy High helps 18 students via a two month counseling program. Parents pressed for a community lecture in April as principals warn against rising unsupervised parties and urge parental guidance.
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Washington High
Kennedy High
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Cedar Rapids
PTSA
Kennedy High School
Marion
Jefferson High School
William Jacobson
William Rainbow
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