Halloween News And Local Update Mix In Gazette
The Gal lup Youth Survey shows rising political awareness among teens. Linn County farmer Curtiss Schantz faces over 1000 dollars in losses from recent rains. Wilson Junior High School construction falls 45 to 50 days behind schedule due to rain. An inquiry into prison deaths of Baader Ensslin and Raspe is released, likely stir.
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Linn County
Curtiss Schantz
Wilson Junior High
Andreas Baader
Gudrun Ensslin
Jan-Carl Raspe
Dream of universal car ownership fades in the market
The article surveys this year's new car models, future resale prospects for used vehicles, and forecasts for auto ownership trends. It also notes Sylvia Porter detailing new fly rights for air travelers and highlights a Cedar Rapids mother's view on children watching TV long hours.
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Sylvia Porter
Cedar Rapids
Dolly Parton Electrifies Paramount Audience
Thousands pack the Paramount Theatre Tuesday night for Dolly Parton’s concert described as an event rather than a show. The page 14C note emphasizes the standout turnout and memorable atmosphere.
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Paramount Theatre
Dolly Parton
Iowa Coach Shakes Up Lineup Before Wolverine Encounter
Iowa coach Bob Cummings reshuffles his lineup as he prepares for a tough game against Michigan. The move signals a bid to spark offense and adjust to the Wolverines’ defense in a key midseason showdown.
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Iowa
Bob Cummings
Skateboards to Top Football in Injuries
Washington AP. The Consumer Product Safety Commission projects 375000 skateboard injuries in 1977 versus about 370000 in non professional football. Skateboard injuries may nearly double from 188000 last year. Most injuries stem from inexperience and hazards rather than defects. About 40 percent go to emergency rooms. 30 percent involve arm or leg breaks.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commission
Commssion
Kitzel
Red Adair Called In To Battle Elk Hills Oil Fire
Famed oil well firefighter Red Adair arrived at the government Elk Hills reserve early today and began preparations to douse a runaway fire that killed three Hydrolic Workover Services workers. He arrived from Texas after midnight and Works with supportive units at the scene. The deadly underground explosion on the Department of Energy rig toppled the rig and sent flames 50 to 150 feet high. Names: George VanHoosen Mark Morvant Bobby Fuqua. All three lived in Bakersfield and recently moved from Louisiana.
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Taft
Calif
Red Adair
Elk Hills
Adair
Anita Powell
Texas
Department of Energy
Kern County Fire Department
Ron Marshall
Marshall
George VanHoosen
Mark Morvant
Bobby Fuqua
Hydrolic Workover Services Inc
Bakersfield
Kern
Cut-rate solar loan program approved by conference panel
The House-Senate energy conference committee approved a 100 million program of cut-rate solar loans to back GNMA backed financing. Loans offer 7.5 to 12 percent interest, 8 000 cap per family, 15 year terms, and prepayment without penalty.
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Washington
House-Senate Conference Committee On Energy Today
National Mortgage Association
Treasury
Carter to hold broadcast news conference Thursday
President Carter will brief the nation in a broadcast news conference at 1 30 p m CDT. The White House says NBC CBS and ABC will carry the event live.
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Washington
Carter
White House
NBC
CBS
ABC
Puerto Rican nationalists occupy Statue of Liberty
About 30 Puerto Rican nationalists occupy Liberty Island for nine hours demanding Puerto Rico independence and end to discrimination. They are to be arraigned in Manhattan on criminal trespass charges after police broke through the statue base at 6 p.m. A plan to negotiate failed as demonstrators rejected seven offers.
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New York
New York Harbor
Liberty Island
Vincente Alba
Battery Park
Manhattan
Puerto Rico
Murders blamed on sports push in Ohio family killings
Michael Swihart, 18, charged with aggravated murder in the slayings of his father Donald 41 mother Sue and brothers Brian 16 and Russell 9 in Brunswick Ohio. He waived a preliminary hearing after authorities say a sports driven dispute preceded the killings.
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Brunswick
Ohio
Michael Swihart
Michael
Donald
Sue
Brian
Russell
Fraud alleged after 57-1 Belmont winner Le bon shocks bettors
New York racing officials suspend owner-trainer Jack Morgan and veterinarian Mark Gerard amid a thorough probe into a Sept. 23 race won by a 57-1 shot named Lebon. Investigators say the Uruguayan import may have been Cinzano, a horse previously injured and destroyed. A lone bettor won $87,000 from a $1,500 wager as Belmon t’s ninth race carried triple wagering. Lebon had finished 11th in a lower class before the upset. The case marks the first suspected horse substitution at a New York track in three decades.
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New York
UPI
Belmont Park
Jack Morgan
Mark Gerard
Lebon
Uruguay
Cinzano
Frog
Ogden Mills Phipps
New York Racing Association
Mont
Gerard
Muttontown
N.Y
General Adjustment Bureau of
Jericho
United States
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NEW York Times
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Sports and Recreation
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Thomas Ashley
House
Ad Hoc Energy Committee
Senate
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