26 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1979
Page
1
The September consumer price index rose 1.1 percent led by higher food, fuel, and housing costs. Food and grocery prices climbed while fuel oil and gasoline rose, and mortgage costs increased as the Fed maintained high rates. Purchases power fell 0.7 percent that month.
The deposed Iranian shah is advised to live in the United States for a year. The note appears on the front of the paper’s Page 10A and signals ongoing political shifts after his removal from power.
Saturday Peter Harstad chronicles the final leg of his inflation fighting family vacation across Iowa by canoe detailing the trip's challenges and reflections on mounting living costs.
The United Auto Workers defer raises and pension payments totaling 403 million dollars to aid Chrysler in an unprecedented contract. Douglas Fraser would join Chrysler's board, gaining a voice on pension decisions while the union gains investment policy influence and sanctions rights over certain firms.
Police say hysteria sparked by a hypnosis demonstration triggered chaos at Miami AeroSpace Academy in Little Havana with windows smashed and students shouting they were possessed. Firefighters treated several fainting students while the owner campaigns for City Council denies any teaching of the supernatural.
David Armstrong, 29, may quit his job at Harnischfeger Corp. after a morning policy update allowing pictures and Christian scriptures in work areas. A suspension issued Wednesday may be lifted Tuesday, following talks with union officials. He previously refused to work where nude pictures were posted and filed a human rights complaint. He might accept a policy allowing both items if departments choose. He plans to continue fighting the suspension and may quit rather than work around pornography.
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